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FV05 MMF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,446 mi
Last recorded104,446 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 MMF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 104,446 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 104,375 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 99,288 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 99,287 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 93,278 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 93,278 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,269 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,937 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 71,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,311 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2011 62,311 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,688 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 55,688 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,970 miles

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

steel wheels fitted to front 14'' & alloy wheels fitted to rear 15''

Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MMF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MMF, 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 FV05 MMF registered?

FV05 MMF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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