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EY05 JFV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,053 mi
Last recorded39,053 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 JFV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,053 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,410 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 33,404 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,015 miles

both headlights faded

nearside rear shock weeping

rear brake pads 80% worn

rear number plate very worn

Fail 22 Jun 2016 28,015 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 23,281 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 23,281 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 18,326 miles

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.

Fail 19 Jun 2014 18,326 miles

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.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 12,415 miles

Bonnet catching on scuttle top on opening.

Fine chips in windscreen.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 12,415 miles

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.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 11,380 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 9,913 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Fail 9 Mar 2011 9,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 9,329 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 8,243 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 7,165 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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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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