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CT55 MFN

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,741 mi
Last recorded92,741 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 MFN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2024 92,741 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 86,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 86,525 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 78,457 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 73,672 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 73,660 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,568 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 71,568 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,742 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 61,739 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 59,663 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 59,659 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 May 2017 58,143 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre perished

Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 18 May 2016 56,734 miles

Offside front tyre worn uneven and perished slightly

Fail 26 May 2015 55,215 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2015 55,215 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,039 miles

engine management light on

service light on

wipers do not park

Fail 2 Jun 2014 53,039 miles

service light on

wipers do not park

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,796 miles

service light on

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,461 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,650 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 41,648 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 37,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,726 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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CT55 MFN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CT55 MFN, 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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CT55 MFN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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