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AP05 FZR

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,970 mi
Last recorded101,970 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FZR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 101,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 101,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 85,751 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,016 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 72,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wipers smearing

Pass 31 Jul 2017 58,878 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,537 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,037 miles

offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,234 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,466 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,088 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,663 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,365 miles

rattle at rear of exhaust

Fail 20 Jul 2010 19,365 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)

rattle at rear of exhaust

Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,644 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 11,316 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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AP05 FZR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP05 FZR, 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 AP05 FZR registered?

AP05 FZR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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