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MV05 FMM

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,702 mi
Last recorded93,702 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 FMM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 93,702 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 85,110 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 83,114 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 79,605 miles

parking brake only just met requierments

Fail 18 Jan 2017 79,600 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

parking brake only just met requierments

Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,358 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,279 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 73,279 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 70,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,275 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight wear on front discs

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,890 miles

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

advise slight lip front disks

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,474 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,041 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

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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MV05 FMM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MV05 FMM, 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 MV05 FMM registered?

MV05 FMM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is MV05 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 FMM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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