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FV54 XOZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,466 mi
Last recorded77,466 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XOZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,466 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 77,466 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2014 68,671 miles

N/S FRONT TYER HAS SCREW IN IT

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 68,671 miles

N/S FRONT TYER HAS SCREW IN IT

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 68,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

1of9 high level stop lamp not working.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

N/S/Front Wheel Cap Mising.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/Rear Tyre Wall cracked but not enough to reach cords.

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,187 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 51,072 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,072 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 44,019 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,019 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 39,956 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 32,426 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 28,466 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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FV54 XOZ 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 61.5%.

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 FV54 XOZ, 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

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What year was FV54 XOZ registered?

FV54 XOZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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The MOT history for FV54 XOZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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