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AO05 NPU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,498 mi
Last recorded65,498 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NPU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 65,498 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 64,829 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 64,829 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 64,096 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

front suspension bushes perished

Pass 20 Mar 2023 63,188 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 62,016 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 61,171 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 61,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,770 miles

rear discs slightly corroded pads getting low

tyres perished

Pass 2 Apr 2019 59,662 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,204 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,366 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,947 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 51,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,872 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,413 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,601 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 48,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,123 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,095 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,238 miles

windscreen scratched on nearside x2 place

Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,935 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 37,966 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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AO05 NPU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO05 NPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 NPU registered?

AO05 NPU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AO05 NPU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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