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HD54 TYC

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,689 mi
Last recorded50,689 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 TYC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 50,689 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

rear tyres perishing

Fail 22 Oct 2020 50,689 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,471 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Jul 2019 47,461 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,135 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,785 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 41,415 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 41,415 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 38,822 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,825 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,964 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 25,333 miles

damage on n/s/f wheel

Fail 7 Jul 2011 25,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

damage on n/s/f wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,819 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,000 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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HD54 TYC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD54 TYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HD54 TYC registered?

HD54 TYC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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