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HT05 EWN

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,604 mi
Last recorded106,604 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 EWN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 106,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel cap rubber seal cracked

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front tyre wall damaged

offside rear tyre wall damaged

part of high-level stop light not working

Fail 20 Feb 2015 106,604 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel cap rubber seal cracked

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front tyre wall damaged

offside rear tyre wall damaged

part of high-level stop light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,257 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal soft

n/s headlight pattern poor

nearside parking brake effort low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2014 96,891 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake not holding on slight slope

n/s headlight pattern poor

n/s/r handbrake caliper lever pulled forward

Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,109 miles

bonnet catch cable and lever not returning could doo with attention

part of high-level stop light not working

Fail 22 Feb 2013 87,109 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet catch cable and lever not returning could doo with attention

part of high-level stop light not working

Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,541 miles

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

n/s/f indicator slightly faded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,643 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,549 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 55,398 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,916 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 45,916 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,292 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 38,560 miles

Engine Oil Level Slightly Low,Springs,Linkages,Door Hinges,Etc All Dry & Require Lubrication.

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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HT05 EWN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HT05 EWN, 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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HT05 EWN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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