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NC54 XNX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,446 mi
Last recorded84,446 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 XNX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 84,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 84,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 83,363 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 83,363 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 82,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

slight handbrake travel

Fail 24 Jul 2024 82,385 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

slight handbrake travel

Pass 13 Jul 2023 81,455 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS ON INNER SURFACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive OIL FILTER WEEPING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 81,455 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH LAMPS. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive OIL FILTER WEEPING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 79,958 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 77,801 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 69,813 miles

REAR HAND BRAKE EFF. ONLY AT 18%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 66,703 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,660 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 59,417 miles

n/s/r slight wheel bearing noise

Pass 1 Aug 2015 54,685 miles

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

both sides rear tyres splitting up

lip on fornt brake disc/ advise to replace

n/s/r tyre deforming at inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,171 miles

gear linkage siezed

Pass 1 Jun 2013 44,835 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,286 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,880 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 31,485 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly niosy

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,681 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,498 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,394 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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NC54 XNX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NC54 XNX, 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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What year was NC54 XNX registered?

NC54 XNX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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