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FY05 OSU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,673 mi
Last recorded127,673 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 OSU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 127,673 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe from catalyst to middle pipe connection (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

brake peddle modified

Pass 4 Feb 2016 99,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern slightly deteriorated (1.7.5a)

battery loose in carrier but secure

brake pedal has small hole drilled in

Pass 5 Feb 2015 97,124 miles

Brake pedal modified but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 95,460 miles

Brake pedal modified but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 95,460 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal modified but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 93,141 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pedal modified but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 93,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Brake pedal modified but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,200 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 86,187 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 71,086 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 64,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 64,461 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 53,433 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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FY05 OSU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY05 OSU, 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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FY05 OSU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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