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MH54 JXY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,434 mi
Last recorded77,434 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 JXY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,434 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 77,434 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 77,190 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2011 65,858 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,721 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 38,623 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 25,835 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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MH54 JXY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MH54 JXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH54 JXY registered?

MH54 JXY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is MH54 JXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH54 JXY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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