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RN05 HTO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,888 mi
Last recorded80,888 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 HTO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,888 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 76,588 miles

Nearside wiper arm twisted

Offside Front inner arch/bumper damaged slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,437 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

part of the exhaust system is corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,023 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills have covers fitted

part of the exhaust systen is deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2015 67,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

both outer sills have covers fitted

part of the exhaust systen is deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

inside of front nearside lamps is damp/wet

offside front brake is binding a little

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

part of the centre exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,655 miles

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

part of the exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2011 49,267 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside wiper blade split but still clears windscreen.

part of centre brake light not working.(two bulbs out)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,486 miles

one section of high level stop light not working

Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,868 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,924 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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RN05 HTO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RN05 HTO, 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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RN05 HTO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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