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FY55 FWV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FWV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 80,368 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 78,690 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021
Pass 22 Dec 2020
Pass 10 Dec 2019

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2019

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 65,026 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 51,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 46,877 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,534 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 38,142 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front wiper streaking the windscreen over a small section

Pass 12 Nov 2013 36,801 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2011 34,307 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,553 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 31,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 27,968 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,648 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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FY55 FWV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 FY55 FWV, 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

How do I check the history of FY55 FWV?

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What year was FY55 FWV registered?

FY55 FWV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is FY55 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 FWV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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