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FV05 EXE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,330 mi
Last recorded88,330 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 EXE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,330 miles

Exhaust system corroded

slight oil residue around gearbox

Fail 12 Oct 2016 88,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system corroded

slight oil residue around gearbox

Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,433 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,044 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 81,443 miles

exhaust corroded

n s f tyre wearing low

o s r tyre cracking and nail in edge

sills coverd by plastic

Pass 16 Oct 2012 77,558 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded

kerb damage to alloys

slight bind to op s f wheel

slight lip and corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,715 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,164 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 66,163 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,999 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 58,974 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 26,128 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,128 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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FV05 EXE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV05 EXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV05 EXE?

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What year was FV05 EXE registered?

FV05 EXE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is FV05 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 EXE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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