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HT05 LRE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,739 mi
Last recorded67,739 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 LRE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 67,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components have surface rust

Fail 11 Sep 2025 67,739 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components have surface rust

Pass 3 Sep 2024 53,706 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 49,294 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,946 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 46,374 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 46,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 45,131 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 43,270 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,196 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,489 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,298 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 38,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,426 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,308 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 30,408 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,173 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 24,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,186 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 18,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 15,050 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 11,351 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 8,381 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 LRE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HT05 LRE registered?

HT05 LRE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is HT05 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 LRE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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