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CP05 XEX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,131 mi
Last recorded95,131 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 XEX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 95,131 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 89,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 85,736 miles

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

Rear service brakes have uneven application

Fail 25 Nov 2021 85,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,189 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 82,281 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 82,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking calliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 81,491 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 79,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2016 72,053 miles

Rear pads starting to brake up

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 72,044 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear pads starting to brake up

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 64,182 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear pads starting to brake up

Fail 15 May 2015 64,182 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear pads starting to brake up

Pass 20 May 2014 55,971 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 55,971 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 47,060 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,395 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,716 miles

1 of the centre brake light bulbs out

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

front brakr disc's wearing nsf pitted

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,496 miles

nearside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,014 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,686 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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CP05 XEX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CP05 XEX, 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 CP05 XEX registered?

CP05 XEX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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