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FL55 SZC

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,340 mi
Last recorded131,340 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 SZC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 131,340 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 117,413 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 117,411 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 107,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 94,869 miles

Corrosion to chassis/Axles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 88,121 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 86,223 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 86,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 205 46 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 85,103 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 85,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,403 miles

Offside Front side repeater lens broken on side mirror

both rear brake disc surface corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,941 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust catalyst and middle section join excessively corroded and securing clamp breaking away

front sub frame corroded in places

nearside rear tyre has wear to outer side wall

offside indicator repeater lens missing from wing mirror

offside rear tyre worn to approx. 3mm

Fail 2 Oct 2015 75,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust catalyst and middle section join excessively corroded and securing clamp breaking away

front sub frame corroded in places

nearside rear tyre has wear to outer side wall

offside indicator repeater lens missing from wing mirror

offside rear tyre worn to approx. 3mm

Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,257 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside indicator repeator lense missing

securing clamp between catalyst and middle section in poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2013 69,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside indicator repeator lense missing

securing clamp between catalyst and middle section in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,803 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,230 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2010 51,934 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

nearside front wiper split

Fail 5 Sep 2010 51,934 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on rear brake discs

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

nearside front wiper split

Pass 5 Sep 2009 40,958 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,794 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 29,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FL55 SZC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FL55 SZC, 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 FL55 SZC registered?

FL55 SZC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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