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AV05 BEY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,929 mi
Last recorded90,929 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BEY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,929 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 90,842 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 85,740 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 80,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 80,270 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 72,796 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,579 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 69,579 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,238 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,345 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 50,213 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 41,307 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 35,642 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front and rear brake pads wearing low and front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer quarter edge of tread

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges of tread

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Fail 18 May 2011 35,642 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front and rear brake pads wearing low and front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer quarter edge of tread

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

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges of tread

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Pass 21 May 2010 32,952 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges of tread

Exhaust slightly corroding

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside wiper blade has a small split but still clearing windscreen effectively

One bulb not working to high level stop lamp

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully inspect condition of sills

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2010 32,952 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges of tread

Exhaust slightly corroding

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper blade has a small split but still clearing windscreen effectively

One bulb not working to high level stop lamp

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully inspect condition of sills

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2009 24,719 miles

Nearside wiper blade splitting but still clearing windscreen effectively

Pass 22 May 2008 20,008 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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AV05 BEY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV05 BEY, 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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AV05 BEY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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