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HJ55 KXB

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,962 mi
Last recorded83,962 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 KXB
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 83,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Hub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 83,961 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Hub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 82,200 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 82,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,035 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 79,842 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 74,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Hub corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Slight noise from wheel bearing when rotated

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Hub corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,093 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,996 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,648 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 56,648 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jan 2013 50,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,826 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 44,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 38,107 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 38,107 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 32,117 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 32,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,753 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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HJ55 KXB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HJ55 KXB, 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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HJ55 KXB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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