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MJ05 HBK

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,597 mi
Last recorded64,597 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 HBK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 64,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 59,339 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 52,460 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,961 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 45,246 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 41,547 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,681 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 33,306 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 33,306 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 29,344 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,675 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)

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 HBK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HBK, 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 HBK registered?

MJ05 HBK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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