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MH05 FVO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,285 mi
Last recorded97,285 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 FVO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 97,285 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 97,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 87,009 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 72,023 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 67,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,705 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,955 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 55,955 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,653 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 45,371 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 39,297 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,971 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,950 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,482 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,894 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,882 miles

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

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

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 FVO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FVO, 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

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What year was MH05 FVO registered?

MH05 FVO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is MH05 FVO safe to buy?

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