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AO55 OGR

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,019 mi
Last recorded100,019 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OGR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 100,019 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front & both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe & suspension components corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 31 Oct 2024 100,019 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front & both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe & suspension components corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 29 Oct 2024 100,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,845 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 90,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,206 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 87,203 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 84,214 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 81,543 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 81,543 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect opaque (polished headlight units) (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 79,165 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 79,165 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 76,805 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 76,805 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 74,089 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,623 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 69,368 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,288 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 67,288 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,636 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on treads slightly.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,733 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 48,144 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,804 miles

n/side front tyre low

Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,936 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 17,988 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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AO55 OGR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol 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 AO55 OGR, 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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What year was AO55 OGR registered?

AO55 OGR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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