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FEZ 8329

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

166,375 mi
Last recorded166,375 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 8329
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 166,375 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 160,179 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 157,468 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 156,925 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 152,878 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 140,293 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 140,266 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 136,509 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 132,888 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 128,155 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 119,532 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 112,410 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 112,380 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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FEZ 8329 is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,778 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 Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FEZ 8329, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FEZ 8329?

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What year was FEZ 8329 registered?

FEZ 8329 is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is FEZ 8329 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEZ 8329 shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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