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DA54 NVE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,718 mi
Last recorded143,718 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 NVE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 143,718 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 135,577 miles

Offside front road wheel rim has slight damage and tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 127,156 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 117,806 miles

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

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 May 2011 99,037 miles

all brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 May 2011 99,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 May 2010 83,372 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 66,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 66,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,487 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 66,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DA54 NVE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DA54 NVE, 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 DA54 NVE registered?

DA54 NVE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is DA54 NVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 NVE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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