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HJ55 KXE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,565 mi
Last recorded69,565 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 KXE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 69,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,091 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 66,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,440 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 63,440 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 59,368 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 59,368 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 53,550 miles

COVERS ON BOTH OUTER SILLS

Fail 5 May 2015 53,550 miles

COVERS ON BOTH OUTER SILLS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 47,722 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,427 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 37,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 31,070 miles

advise front and rear pads approaching wear limit , temporary repair to o/s door mirror

Pass 4 Nov 2010 26,192 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 26,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,797 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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HJ55 KXE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 65,030 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 (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ55 KXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HJ55 KXE registered?

HJ55 KXE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ55 KXE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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