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MX55 XJC

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,516 mi
Last recorded99,516 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 93,965 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 86,664 miles

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))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively pads getting low (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 79,282 miles

headlamp lenses in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2017 78,979 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,293 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and splitting

nearside rear tyre on limit

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Nov 2016 67,293 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and splitting

nearside rear tyre on limit

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jan 2015 40,609 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 38,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,647 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,197 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,149 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 19,914 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 14,068 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,508 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 XJC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

MX55 XJC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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