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SN55 MXZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,694 mi
Last recorded118,694 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 MXZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 118,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 116,515 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 116,515 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 115,986 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 105,582 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 105,582 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 102,592 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 98,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 98,626 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 93,924 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 87,549 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 81,018 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,044 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 73,044 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 road wheels damaged

both rear axle carrier bushes splitting

Fail 4 Aug 2014 65,160 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 road wheels damaged

both rear axle carrier bushes splitting

Fail 2 Jul 2013 55,276 miles

N/s front & o/s rear wheels are damaged (see inner-sides)

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

Rear brake-pads have worn low & close the leagal minimum,.. i.e 1.5mm ....@@ .. //... Thanx 4 coming

Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,276 miles

N/s front & o/s rear wheels are damaged (see inner-sides)

Rear brake-pads have worn low & close the leagal minimum,.. i.e 1.5mm ....@@ .. //... Thanx 4 coming

Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,078 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 45,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,588 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 14,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 14,121 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SN55 MXZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SN55 MXZ, 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 SN55 MXZ registered?

SN55 MXZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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