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AD54 OWC

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

160,111 mi
Last recorded160,111 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OWC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 160,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 157,550 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 157,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 154,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 154,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 150,499 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 147,774 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 145,652 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 145,652 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 141,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on inner and outer edge 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

fuel cap seal deteriorating but still seals system

n/s/f indicator lens broken but not showing white light

Fail 31 Jan 2018 141,655 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on inner and outer edge 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bold on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

fuel cap seal deteriorating but still seals system

n/s/f indicator lens broken but not showing white light

Pass 23 Jan 2017 125,363 miles

both rear cross member supporting bushes deteriorated

front wipers slightly smear screen

n/s/f and o/s/f indicator lens damaged but nt showing white light

slight seepage from o/s gearbox/drive shaft oil seal

Pass 28 Jan 2016 112,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers slightly smear screen

n/s/f indicator lense broken but not showing any white light

Fail 27 Jan 2016 112,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers slightly smear screen

n/s/f indicator lense broken but not showing any white light

o/s/f tyre showing signs of age inner side wall deep cracks but not deep enough to reach inner cords

Fail 26 Jan 2015 98,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 98,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,909 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 77,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,491 miles

Horn Sounds Slightly Harsh

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O.S.F Indicator Lense Slightly Damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2012 69,489 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O.S.F Indicator Lense Slightly Damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 60,131 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 60,099 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,623 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,591 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,136 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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AD54 OWC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD54 OWC, 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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AD54 OWC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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