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MD55 HZE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,645 mi
Last recorded137,645 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 HZE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 137,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2019 134,663 miles

under side surface rust

Pass 24 Jan 2018 113,075 miles

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

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

Oil sump corroded

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 27 Jan 2017 103,504 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner close to exposing cords/ply 195/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 98,722 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 98,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,768 miles

Driver seat base nearly worn out.

Handbrake travel near limit.

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 88,516 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Driver seat base nearly worn out.

Handbrake travel near limit.

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,856 miles

Front and rear disc's corroding on inside.

O/S/F door catch sticky.

O/S/F indicator unit cracked and has water in.

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

Oil filter rotten leaking oil.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,693 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 66,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,945 miles

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

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

gearstick hard to move

Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,172 miles

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

nearside rear axle bush slightly perished

Fail 22 Mar 2011 44,807 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear axle bush slightly perished

Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Dec 2008 23,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 HZE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD55 HZE, 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 HZE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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