MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,257 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front brakes binding slightly
handbrake button missing but till works
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
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
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
headlamps poor
n/s/r tyre worn inner edge
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
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
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
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
headlamps poor
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
headlamps poor
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
ball joint covers poor
both beam patterns weak
both inner sills rusty
BOTH FRNT DROP LINKS WEAK
REAR SEATS REMOVED
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was RA55 MHM registered?
RA55 MHM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 October 2005.
Is RA55 MHM safe to buy?
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