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AK05 DVA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,012 mi
Last recorded130,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DVA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 130,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 130,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 223,140 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 223,045 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER ONE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER ONE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 209,890 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 209,767 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 189,594 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 170,979 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 170,979 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 150,055 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 28 Mar 2015 136,436 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 127,795 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 124,380 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 109,278 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 91,689 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit , cut in side wall and perished

offside rear tyre close to limit , cut in side wall and perished

wipers poor

Pass 19 May 2011 91,689 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit , cut in side wall and perished

offside rear tyre close to limit , cut in side wall and perished

wipers poor

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,750 miles

front numberplate cracked

o/s/r rear tyre walls perished

Fail 26 Feb 2010 67,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

front numberplate cracked

o/s/r rear tyre walls perished

Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,526 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,715 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 47,695 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 47,373 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,803 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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AK05 DVA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AK05 DVA, 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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AK05 DVA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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