MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking,but no cords visible
Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge
Nearside Rear tyre cracking,but no cords visible
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside front tyre getting close to the limit (3mm)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of FY05 VME?
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What year was FY05 VME registered?
FY05 VME is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 April 2005.
Is FY05 VME safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY05 VME shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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