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HY05 VGX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,872 mi
Last recorded86,872 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VGX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 86,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 82,481 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 82,349 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,285 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,541 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,141 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,162 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,673 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 52,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,446 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,340 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,223 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,694 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,518 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,068 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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HY05 VGX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HY05 VGX, 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 HY05 VGX registered?

HY05 VGX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is HY05 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 VGX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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