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AF05 SDU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,166 mi
Last recorded92,166 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 SDU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 92,166 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 92,164 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 88,093 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 88,093 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 82,671 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 82,671 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 77,126 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 77,080 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear uneven wear

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 77,080 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear uneven wear

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,265 miles

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slightly (2.2.2 (b))

both sides front brake discs worn

both sides rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 64,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slightly (2.2.2 (b))

both sides front brake discs worn

both sides rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 1 Mar 2018 59,323 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

cuts in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2017 57,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2016 54,061 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded and split

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre perishing and 4mm tread remaining

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,334 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 49,364 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 49,361 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

small cut in nearside front inner tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,545 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,772 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,590 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Feb 2011 35,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,750 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre very slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,426 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 26,426 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,905 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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AF05 SDU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 AF05 SDU, 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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AF05 SDU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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