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MJ05 HBE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,337 mi
Last recorded48,337 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 HBE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 48,337 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,199 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,804 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 34,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,251 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,564 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,042 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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MJ05 HBE 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 85.7%.

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 MJ05 HBE, 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 MJ05 HBE registered?

MJ05 HBE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ05 HBE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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