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NU05 WVE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,618 mi
Last recorded102,618 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 WVE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 102,618 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,718 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 87,173 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,173 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,963 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 69,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2011 69,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2010 55,845 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,021 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,049 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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NU05 WVE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU05 WVE, 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 NU05 WVE registered?

NU05 WVE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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