MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
both rear coil springs corroded
stone chips in windscreen
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
both rear coil springs corroded
rear brake disc pitted
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
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
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
exhaust corroded
front and rear brake disc worn
front tyres wearing on inner edges
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was HV55 VTA registered?
HV55 VTA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 November 2005.
Is HV55 VTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for HV55 VTA shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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