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FA05 XXG

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,972 mi
Last recorded68,972 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 XXG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 68,972 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 68,972 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 68,964 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 66,608 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 66,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,108 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 62,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 54,209 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 54,209 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 51,283 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,120 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 30 Dec 2016 49,537 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,283 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 46,249 miles

n/s front tyre slight worne out side edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,226 miles

o/s front tyre start to crack

Pass 12 Jan 2013 38,612 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 33,281 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 29,808 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,481 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,375 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,992 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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FA05 XXG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FA05 XXG, 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 FA05 XXG registered?

FA05 XXG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FA05 XXG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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