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FY05 OTL

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,352 mi
Last recorded81,352 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 OTL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 81,352 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 78,148 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 78,003 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 78,003 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 76,060 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 74,791 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 74,791 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug washer slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,729 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,448 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,578 miles

Nsr disc outer face slightly pitted,front disc inner faces slightly corroded/lipped

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,312 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,312 miles

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,164 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 60,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 55,462 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,500 miles

n/s rear brake binds & pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,042 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,361 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,556 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,118 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 OTL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OTL, 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 FY05 OTL registered?

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

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