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AB05 ADA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,083 mi
Last recorded66,083 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 ADA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 66,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 59,788 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 59,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2024 48,976 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 39,954 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 34,935 miles

Front heat shield slightly loose

Pass 22 Feb 2021 32,673 miles

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Feb 2020 32,265 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 31,430 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 30,340 miles

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damage 195 50 15

Pass 21 Feb 2017 28,324 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,355 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,206 miles

Cuts to Offside front tyre wall

Slight oil leak engine area.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 23,206 miles

Cuts to Offside front tyre wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight oil leak engine area.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,158 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 18,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight damage to offside front tyre(sidewall)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,169 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 14,279 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,333 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 10,188 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 7,959 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,959 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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AB05 ADA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB05 ADA, 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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What year was AB05 ADA registered?

AB05 ADA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is AB05 ADA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB05 ADA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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