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AD54 UCN

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,575 mi
Last recorded68,575 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,575 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front brake disc surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 68,575 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides surfaces corroded / offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,839 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 67,839 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,513 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 65,513 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 61,681 miles

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 rear tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,681 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,181 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,737 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 49,733 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 15 May 2009 33,869 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wipers poor

Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,179 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 UCN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UCN, 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 UCN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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