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HV57 OBM

2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Yellow Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,838 mi
Last recorded92,838 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour62,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 OBM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 92,838 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 92,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 88,536 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2021 81,946 miles

front shocks mountings worn

Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,873 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 74,873 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 69,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 69,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,357 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 63,357 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 57,250 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 48,275 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,945 miles

exhaust baffles noisy

wipers worn

Fail 3 Nov 2015 38,945 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust baffles noisy

wipers worn

Pass 17 Nov 2014 32,063 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,113 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 26,113 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,529 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 17,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 12,862 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HV57 OBM is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Yellow with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 62,076 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 HV57 OBM, 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 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV57 OBM registered?

HV57 OBM is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 6 October 2007.

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