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FL55 VVY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,043 mi
Last recorded98,043 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 VVY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 98,043 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 95,298 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cannot fully inspection sills due to cover been fitted both sides

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2020 95,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cannot fully inspection sills due to cover been fitted both sides

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,950 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 92,950 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 90,301 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 90,301 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 87,357 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 84,179 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 80,493 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,088 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 70,232 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 60,440 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,976 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 40,506 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 40,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 33,256 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,780 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 27,780 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VVY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FL55 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

FL55 VVY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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