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EO55 HJV

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,046 mi
Last recorded100,046 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 HJV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 100,046 miles

Nearside Front Bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting slowly

Offside Front Seat belt retracting slowly

Fail 5 Feb 2023 100,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting slowly

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting slowly

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,363 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 86,363 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,074 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 76,046 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,689 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2019 65,645 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 59,905 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 53,966 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,139 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 41,212 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 41,212 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,064 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 35,278 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012
Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,454 miles

unable to fully check brakes,fuel,suspension and steering systems owing to covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,253 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,940 miles

rear no. plate begining to de-laminate

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle?

Based on 5,454 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
5,356
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
Registration plate lamp not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
position lamp(s) not working 41
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EO55 HJV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Coolstyle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO55 HJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Coolstyle typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Coolstyle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EO55 HJV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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