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OY55 POV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,793 mi
Last recorded104,793 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 POV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 104,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 104,793 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 101,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 96,899 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 96,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 93,675 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 90,730 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 90,730 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 79,969 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,793 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s [deeply lipped] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm [195/50/15 82 H] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 53,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated & dirt between layers (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s [deeply lipped] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm [195/50/15 82 H] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 41,273 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,032 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 35,032 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,910 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,716 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,694 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 22,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,080 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,696 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 10,348 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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OY55 POV 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 75%.

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 OY55 POV, 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 OY55 POV registered?

OY55 POV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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