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AD54 UCP

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,198 mi
Last recorded124,198 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 UCP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 124,198 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (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 close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 124,173 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 122,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front mirror cap taped up

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

handbrake lever button damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2022 122,368 miles

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

Offside Front mirror cap taped up

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

handbrake lever button damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2021 119,259 miles

Offside Front do0r mirror cover broken

parking brake button broken

Pass 10 Mar 2020 117,577 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 6 Mar 2019 115,580 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 112,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2018 112,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,316 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 102,784 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 98,098 miles

exhaust system detereating

offside front wheel bearing has possiable slight noise

Pass 10 Feb 2014 92,381 miles

bot front indicators going white

button missing from handbrake lever

centre exhaust box damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2014 92,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bot front indicators going white

button missing from handbrake lever

centre exhaust box damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust box damaged

high level stop lamp has one bulb out

o/s/r seatbelt not tested-- child seat fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2012 78,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,505 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,632 miles

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

both front tyres on wear indicators

front wipers split & judder slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,384 miles

nearside front wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2008 22,500 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 22,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 UCP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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