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FY05 VME

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,702 mi
Last recorded99,702 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VME
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2018 99,702 miles

Hand brake just met minimum requirements for performance & imbalance, needs repair

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

exhaust is corroded & has minor gas leaks

rear springs & under body is corroding

rear subframe area & suspension components are corroded

slight play in the steering

Fail 28 May 2018 99,702 miles

Hand brake just met minimum requirements for performance & imbalance, needs repair

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

exhaust is corroded & has minor gas leaks

rear springs & under body is corroding

rear subframe area & suspension components are corroded

slight play in the steering

Pass 24 May 2017 82,045 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 82,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175 65 14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorating

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,077 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking,but no cords visible

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 27 Apr 2016 76,077 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking,but no cords visible

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,044 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 64,044 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,107 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,464 miles

nearside front tyre getting close to the limit (3mm)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,814 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 44,814 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,268 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 40,266 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,668 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,368 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,475 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 VME is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY05 VME, 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 VME registered?

FY05 VME is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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