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HK55 EPE

2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,730 mi
Last recorded136,730 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour64,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 EPE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2017 136,730 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 131,267 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaking

Fail 11 May 2016 131,266 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2015 125,056 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 125,056 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 121,425 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Apr 2014 121,425 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 118,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 118,352 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 114,261 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 114,261 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 109,704 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 109,704 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 107,491 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 103,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 103,558 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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HK55 EPE is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 64,400 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 HK55 EPE, 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 20 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 HK55 EPE registered?

HK55 EPE is a 2006 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 January 2006.

Is HK55 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 EPE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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