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HT05 LRA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,424 mi
Last recorded61,424 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 LRA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 61,424 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 61,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2022 58,345 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 57,049 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer C.V. boot has slight leak.

Fail 14 May 2021 57,049 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer C.V. boot has slight leak.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 49,304 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 47,875 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,806 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 43,291 miles

rear seats folded

Pass 5 Nov 2016 39,558 miles

rear seats folded down

Pass 4 Nov 2015 36,379 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 32,866 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 27,641 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats being folded down

Pass 27 Oct 2012 24,509 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear seats folded

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2011 22,866 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn unevenly

rear seats are folded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 19,943 miles

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

Rear seats folded

Fail 11 Oct 2010 19,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

O/S rear brake disc worn

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

Rear seats folded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,068 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 12,104 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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HT05 LRA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRA, 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 LRA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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