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HG54 UCU

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,865 mi
Last recorded101,865 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 UCU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 101,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil filler cap missing

Fail 29 Oct 2015 101,865 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 3 Nov 2014 89,511 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 89,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly corroded

anti-slip pedal rubber missing off clutch

Fail 30 Oct 2013 79,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly corroded

anti-slip pedal rubber missing off clutch

Pass 2 Nov 2012 71,766 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,913 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,013 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 58,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 38,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 38,733 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,177 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 30,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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HG54 UCU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,778 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG54 UCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG54 UCU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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