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VR05 HZR

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,290 mi
Last recorded88,290 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR05 HZR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 88,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 73,765 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 73,207 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 73,202 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 54,020 miles

Windscreen stonechipped.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,904 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on smooth on inner edge close too limit of 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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VR05 HZR is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 24,670 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 VR05 HZR, 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 8 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VR05 HZR registered?

VR05 HZR is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 September 2018.

Is VR05 HZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VR05 HZR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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