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HX55 AVY

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,217 mi
Last recorded65,217 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 AVY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 65,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 57,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 47,625 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 47,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,349 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 36,508 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 33,739 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,825 miles

All tyres perishing

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap washer deteriorating

Item removed from view

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 31,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All tyres perishing

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap washer deteriorating

Item removed from view

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 29,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap sealing rubber deteriorating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 29,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap sealing rubber deteriorating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,246 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 25,170 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,170 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

all tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,474 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,296 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 18,296 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,818 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 11,822 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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HX55 AVY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX55 AVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX55 AVY registered?

HX55 AVY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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