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MD55 HZF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,389 mi
Last recorded104,389 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 HZF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 104,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre 3mm tread

Fail 13 Dec 2016 104,234 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre 3mm tread

Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,235 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 93,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 89,201 miles

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

nearside front indicator lense missing

Fail 10 Dec 2014 89,201 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front indicator lense missing

Pass 4 Dec 2013 80,181 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 80,181 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 69,279 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 69,279 miles

Front 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)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 62,660 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 62,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear brake scored

Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,810 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 45,081 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise o/s door mirror slight damage

Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,081 miles

advise o/s door mirror slight damage

Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,950 miles

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

drivers mirror cracked

nsf wheel trim missing

Fail 4 Dec 2008 329 miles

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

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

drivers mirror cracked

nsf wheel trim missing

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 HZF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HZF, 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 MD55 HZF registered?

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

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