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P31 DAP

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,381 mi
Last recorded60,381 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 DAP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 60,381 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 58,188 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 55,278 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 52,459 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 52,448 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 50,782 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 49,285 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,476 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,829 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,393 miles

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,707 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,798 miles

offside rear tyre marked on inner side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,575 miles

offside rear tyre marked on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,710 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,809 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,774 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,091 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P31 DAP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P31 DAP, 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 P31 DAP registered?

P31 DAP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is P31 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 DAP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P31 DAP have outstanding finance?

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