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HV55 VTA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,126 mi
Last recorded100,126 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 VTA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 100,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 97,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle bushes cracking

rear springs rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2017 97,681 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose lock nut not secure (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both head lamps faded

engine management light on

rear axle bushes cracking

rear springs rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2016 95,189 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Nov 2016 95,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,949 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 86,293 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 86,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side front wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2013 78,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body sill covers fitted

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 78,342 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body sill covers fitted

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,891 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake disc worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Nov 2012 69,891 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake disc worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2011 60,793 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake disc worn

n/s/r tyre wearing outer shape

Fail 12 Nov 2010 53,737 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres heavy wear to edges

brake fluid below max.

front discs worn/ridged

osr tyre worn on edges

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,737 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front tyres heavy wear to edges

brake fluid below max.

front discs worn/ridged

osr tyre worn on edges

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Nov 2009 46,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chip in windscreen - close to limits

cuts to o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre just on legal limit

Pass 21 Nov 2009 46,122 miles

o/s/r tyre just on legal limit

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

chip in windscreen - close to limits

cuts to o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2008 40,145 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 40,145 miles

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

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

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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HV55 VTA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HV55 VTA, 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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HV55 VTA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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