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FE55 ODV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

165,081 mi
Last recorded165,081 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 ODV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 165,081 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 159,402 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 150,225 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 138,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2017 127,472 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats ( belts not tested)

Pass 24 May 2016 119,543 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 110,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 99,710 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear seat belts not tested

Pass 20 May 2013 86,918 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 73,732 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 73,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2011 60,446 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 48,637 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre inner tread feathering badly

Pass 1 May 2010 48,637 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre inner tread feathering badly

Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,241 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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FE55 ODV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FE55 ODV, 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 FE55 ODV registered?

FE55 ODV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is FE55 ODV safe to buy?

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