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AV55 MUW

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,306 mi
Last recorded86,306 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 MUW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 86,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge egde (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 86,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge egde (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 79,031 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 79,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 76,377 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 76,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65r14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 71,025 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 67,516 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,907 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 64,419 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 64,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 61,619 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 60,712 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 58,534 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 56,836 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,710 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 49,792 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,792 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,713 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,908 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 41,908 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,937 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,429 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 27 Aug 2008 22,571 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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AV55 MUW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV55 MUW, 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 AV55 MUW registered?

AV55 MUW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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