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MX55 UMT

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,304 mi
Last recorded138,304 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 UMT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 138,304 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 138,304 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 127,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 120,237 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 120,171 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 112,773 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Wipers not clear straight

Offside Front tyre age cracked

Offside Rear tyre nail

Pass 15 Aug 2014 104,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 94,944 miles

nearside & offside front & rear brake pads wearing low & brake discs lipped

Fail 23 Aug 2013 94,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside & offside front & rear brake pads wearing low & brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Aug 2012 86,068 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 86,012 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 71,683 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,348 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 61,276 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,299 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 UMT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX55 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

MX55 UMT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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