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HV55 AXU

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,230 mi
Last recorded71,230 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 AXU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,230 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 71,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 69,521 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 69,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 67,236 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 67,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,132 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 66,132 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,379 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 63,379 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,287 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,496 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,791 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,872 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,443 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 40,442 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,540 miles

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

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

front discs worn just in limit

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

rear discs slighty worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,222 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,301 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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HV55 AXU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 60,788 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 Forfour Passion Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV55 AXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HV55 AXU registered?

HV55 AXU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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