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MT55 UHW

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,820 mi
Last recorded82,820 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 UHW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 82,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2018 82,820 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2018 82,619 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear binds for a short while when released, suspect hose issue

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 72,767 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 72,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 65,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit om 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 65,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit om 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 64,428 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 58,191 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 51,629 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 51,629 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,576 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 38,065 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2009 20,005 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 UHW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MT55 UHW, 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 UHW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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