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HX06 RVR

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,076 mi
Last recorded91,076 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 RVR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 91,076 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 88,284 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 88,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 85,068 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 81,930 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 79,349 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 79,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 76,183 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 73,582 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,803 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 68,031 miles

Front windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,610 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 65,610 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,070 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 63,070 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 60,590 miles

ADVISE VERY LOW FUEL LEVEL

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 60,590 miles

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

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

ADVISE SEVIVCE LIGHT ON

ADVISE VERY LOW FUEL LEVEL

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 55,991 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 55,991 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,249 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 48,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Not all of high level stop lamp working. More than 50% is ok

nearside and offside front tyres devoid of tread inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,544 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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HX06 RVR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HX06 RVR, 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 HX06 RVR registered?

HX06 RVR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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