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HV55 AYF

2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,460 mi
Last recorded47,460 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto55,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 AYF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 47,460 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 47,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 46,025 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 44,863 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 43,282 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 41,056 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,403 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 39,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 37,634 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 37,634 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 35,564 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 33,578 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 31,430 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 29,036 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 29,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 26,243 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 23,534 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,647 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 17,679 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 15,126 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 12,051 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 8,588 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,520
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Stop lamp not working 78
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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HV55 AYF is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 55,349 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV55 AYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV55 AYF registered?

HV55 AYF is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HV55 AYF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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