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MX55 OWV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,950 mi
Last recorded102,950 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 OWV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 102,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 102,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 98,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 97,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 95,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 95,530 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 93,431 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 93,431 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 89,904 miles

ball joint and track rod end rubber boot perrished

nsr,osr,osf tyres badly perrished

Fail 2 Jun 2021 89,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

ball joint and track rod end rubber boot perrished

nsr,osr,osf tyres badly perrished

Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,918 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 85,034 miles

Beam image weak both headlamps

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,635 miles

Both front tyres severely perished, advise urgent attention

Both headlights have weak beam pattern

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 77,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Both front tyres severely perished, advise urgent attention

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,087 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2017 74,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both front tyres perishing

Fuel cap seal perishing

O/s/f inner wing liner insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,973 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 69,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,033 miles

n/.s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 Apr 2015 67,033 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

n/.s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,511 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 61,511 miles

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

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,296 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,547 miles

advise slight split nsf wiper blade

Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,984 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 34,984 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,180 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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MX55 OWV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MX55 OWV, 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 MX55 OWV registered?

MX55 OWV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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