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MD55 HYX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,490 mi
Last recorded120,490 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 HYX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 120,490 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 116,557 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rusty under vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2023 116,557 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

rusty under vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2022 112,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 108,024 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 107,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working o/s rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 103,209 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 103,209 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 96,665 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 96,622 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,878 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front link arms (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 83,486 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 83,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 71,842 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 71,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,307 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 56,195 miles

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)

Fail 1 May 2013 51,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 51,829 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 50,225 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,167 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 48,167 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,369 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 46,369 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 30,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MD55 HYX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MD55 HYX, 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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MD55 HYX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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