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WJ05 HHB

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,060 mi
Last recorded120,060 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HHB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 120,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 120,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong maybe (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 117,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 117,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,508 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 105,507 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 95,513 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gear linkages very stiff in neutral

Fail 1 Nov 2018 95,512 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gear linkages very stiff in neutral

Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 83,356 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,738 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,737 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 72,737 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,356 miles

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)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 63,398 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,398 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,484 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,268 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,201 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,469 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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WJ05 HHB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ05 HHB, 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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WJ05 HHB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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