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MT55 UHG

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,047 mi
Last recorded102,047 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 UHG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 102,047 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 101,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,922 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 82,769 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 82,769 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,634 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,806 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,051 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,858 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,487 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,009 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,205 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 25,633 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,771 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 17,771 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,980 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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MT55 UHG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MT55 UHG, 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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MT55 UHG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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