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HJ54 OVX

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,740 mi
Last recorded115,740 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 OVX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 115,740 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,300 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 95,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 95,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,445 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 75,929 miles

Nearside Front slight wear outer edge

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

Offside Rear coil spring bottom rubber seat where spring sits is missing

both front tyres approx 3mm

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,362 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 70,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 65,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 59,434 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,434 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,599 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 44,864 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,864 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,997 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,677 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,301 miles

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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HJ54 OVX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ54 OVX, 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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HJ54 OVX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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