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AK05 DWZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,296 mi
Last recorded147,296 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DWZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 147,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 144,715 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 144,715 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 142,690 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 142,690 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 140,589 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 16 Jul 2021 138,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 138,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting all around circumference of tyre inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting all around circumference of tyre inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 137,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust down pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tyre inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tyre inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 137,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust down pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tyre inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tyre inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 135,544 miles

corrosion on rear coil springs

cracking in front tyre treads

Pass 26 Jun 2017 133,400 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2016 130,948 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 127,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 127,935 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 120,248 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 112,121 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 104,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 95,760 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 88,628 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 88,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 80,386 miles

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

offside inner driveshaft gaitor leaking grease

Pass 27 May 2008 76,639 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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AK05 DWZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWZ, 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 DWZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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