MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,053 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front tyre cut in tread and wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear tyre cracking 195/50/15
Rear brake discs worn
Rear number plate worn
both headlights faded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front tyre cut in tread and wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear tyre cracking 195/50/15
Rear brake discs worn
Rear number plate worn
both headlights faded
both headlights faded
nearside rear shock weeping
rear brake pads 80% worn
rear number plate very worn
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both headlights faded
nearside rear shock weeping
rear brake pads 80% worn
rear number plate very worn
child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to check seat belt fully
front brake pads 80% worn
nearside rear shock misting of oil
rear pads 70% worn
service light on
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to check seat belt fully
front brake pads 80% worn
nearside rear shock misting of oil
rear pads 70% worn
service light on
Bonnet catching on scuttle top when opening.
Fine chips in windscreen.
Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.
Front brake pads approx. 70% worn.
N/S/R tyre has screw & nail in tread (195/50x15).
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake pads approx. 50% worn.
Rear number plate backing worn.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet catching on scuttle top when opening.
Fine chips in windscreen.
Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.
Front brake pads approx. 70% worn.
N/S/R tyre has screw & nail in tread (195/50x15).
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake pads approx. 50% worn.
Rear number plate backing worn.
Bonnet catching on scuttle top on opening.
Fine chips in windscreen.
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Bonnet catching on scuttle top on opening.
Fine chips in windscreen.
N/S door mirror & glass broken/missing.
UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EY05 JFV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 EY05 JFV, 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 EY05 JFV registered?
EY05 JFV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 12 March 2005.
Is EY05 JFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for EY05 JFV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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