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CU05 TXG

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,137 mi
Last recorded89,137 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 TXG
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2014 89,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 89,137 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,538 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,487 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 62,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 62,917 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,626 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,742 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,283 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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CU05 TXG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU05 TXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU05 TXG registered?

CU05 TXG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CU05 TXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 TXG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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