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NH05 TWG

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,526 mi
Last recorded83,526 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 TWG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 83,526 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 83,471 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,218 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,494 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 72,494 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

wipers intermittently parking in drivers view.

Fail 17 Sep 2019 69,196 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

wipers intermittently parking in drivers view.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,274 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

wipers don't self park

Fail 25 Sep 2018 65,274 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

wipers don't self park

Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,642 miles

wiper park inoperative.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 58,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,388 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 55,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 52,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion tank straps.

n/s/r tyre 3mm/worn outer edges.

sidewall damage n/s/f tyre.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,423 miles

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion tank straps.

n/s/r tyre 3mm/worn outer edges.

sidewall damage n/s/f tyre.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,857 miles

front wheel trims missing

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/r tyre uneven wear,slight runout

Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,923 miles

body damage.

front brake pads wearing low.

front wheel trims missing.

uneven wear n/s/r tyre.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,726 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,878 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 27,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 21,756 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror damaged.front wheel trims missing.slight paint damage

Pass 15 Jul 2008 21,756 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged.front wheel trims missing.slight paint damage

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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NH05 TWG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NH05 TWG, 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 NH05 TWG registered?

NH05 TWG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for NH05 TWG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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