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RA55 MHM

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,257 mi
Last recorded237,257 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 MHM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 237,257 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

handbrake button missing but till works

Fail 20 Oct 2023 237,257 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both front brakes binding slightly

handbrake button missing but till works

Pass 7 Oct 2022 229,059 miles

Front Brake discs heavily corrode/deteriorated

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

Trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2022 229,059 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH headlamps deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both front tyre worn down to legal limit of 1.6mm

Front Brake discs heavily corrode/deteriorated

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

Trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 219,003 miles

headlamps poor

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2021 219,000 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

headlamps poor

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2020 209,543 miles

Both front tyres very worn on inner edge

Both headlamp aims poor

Front brake pads low

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front drop link slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2019 203,416 miles

Both front suspension lower wishbone ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Both headlamps in poor condition

Handbrake lever release button broken

Offside Front Inner constant velocity boot deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber damp

Rear road springs and mountings deteriorated and corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 203,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front suspension lower wishbone gaiters deteriorated

Both headlamps in poor condition

Handbrake lever release button broken

Offside Front Inner constant velocity boot deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber damp

Rear road springs and mountings deteriorated and corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 198,755 miles

headlamps poor

Fail 25 Oct 2018 198,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamps poor

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2017 186,610 miles

ball joint covers poor

both beam patterns weak

both inner sills rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2016 181,215 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 178,744 miles

BOTH FRNT DROP LINKS WEAK

REAR SEATS REMOVED

Fail 22 Oct 2015 178,744 miles

BOTH FRNT DROP LINKS WEAK

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR SEATS REMOVED

Pass 6 Oct 2014 168,476 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 149,571 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 132,874 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 113,111 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 94,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 94,292 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 77,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,879 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 21 Oct 2008 57,879 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

imbalance on rear brakes

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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RA55 MHM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RA55 MHM, 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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RA55 MHM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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