MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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
front brake discs slightly worn
front brake discs slightly worn
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear tyre very slightly worn on inner edge
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)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
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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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