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ND05 XVT

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,555 mi
Last recorded121,555 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 XVT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 121,555 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 121,533 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 108,018 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 3 Nov 2014 107,991 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 23 Nov 2013 94,026 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 94,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2012 80,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre wearing opn outer edge

split in fan belt

Fail 3 Nov 2012 80,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing opn outer edge

split in fan belt

Pass 5 Nov 2011 62,689 miles

aux belt noisy

Pass 27 Nov 2010 47,115 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,854 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,275 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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ND05 XVT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ND05 XVT, 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 ND05 XVT registered?

ND05 XVT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is ND05 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND05 XVT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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