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NY05 ERV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,364 mi
Last recorded117,364 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 ERV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 117,364 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 113,015 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 113,015 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 109,217 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake long travel

Pass 24 Sep 2019 106,312 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 106,312 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 106,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 106,270 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 100,996 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 93,470 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 86,990 miles

both rear tyres have hairline cracks

Fail 11 Apr 2016 86,981 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both rear tyres have hairline cracks

Fail 13 May 2015 81,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 81,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 77,927 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 70,466 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,702 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,550 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 52,550 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front discs lipped.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,076 miles

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

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

front numberplate slightly deterioated

Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,419 miles

off side main beam headlamp bulb in correctly fitted

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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NY05 ERV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NY05 ERV, 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 NY05 ERV registered?

NY05 ERV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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