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SE54 FHJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,386 mi
Last recorded81,386 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 FHJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,386 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 79,803 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 79,799 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2016
Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,244 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 72,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,198 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,291 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 57,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

check o/s rear spring

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,259 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,893 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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SE54 FHJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SE54 FHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE54 FHJ registered?

SE54 FHJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is SE54 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE54 FHJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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