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MH05 EFV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,125 mi
Last recorded82,125 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 EFV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 82,125 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 22 May 2025 82,122 miles

Both front shock dust covers severely deteriorated

Corrosion to underside of chassis inc all arms & shocks front and rear, both rear springs, fuel tank strap & rear disc backing plates

Exhaust has very minor leak of gasses at join of rear silencer

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2025 82,120 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside/suspension

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 82,118 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge and has a nail stuck in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 82,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge and has a nail stuck in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 81,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 77,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 72,764 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 72,764 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,391 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 65,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 59,160 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,463 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 38,831 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,331 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 28,175 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,569 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 20,569 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,715 miles

front brake pads are low

Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,603 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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MH05 EFV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MH05 EFV, 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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MH05 EFV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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