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OV55 MHA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,745 mi
Last recorded87,745 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 MHA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 87,745 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 87,745 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 86,154 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,821 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 84,816 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 83,350 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheels. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 81,734 miles

Both headlamp aim beam patterns poor and just visible.

Centre stop lamp has 1 bulb (of 10) not working.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 81,734 miles

Both headlamp aim beam patterns poor and just visible.

Centre stop lamp has 1 bulb (of 10) not working.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 80,221 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 77,814 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 77,809 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 75,718 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 75,718 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,686 miles

head light beam pattern poor

Fail 21 Feb 2018 72,672 miles

Brake performance not tested due rear brakes metal on metal (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

head light beam pattern poor

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm also valve perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,284 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,284 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 63,284 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 62,927 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,821 miles

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

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Dec 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2013 44,230 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 44,221 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front discs and pads worn.

o/s/front tyre worn close to limit.

rear pads worn to limit.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,463 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,390 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,155 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,537 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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OV55 MHA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OV55 MHA, 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 OV55 MHA registered?

OV55 MHA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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