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PK05 MHV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,046 mi
Last recorded69,046 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 MHV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 69,046 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 69,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 64,899 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 64,894 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box broken and adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 61,239 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 57,184 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 53,340 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 49,728 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 4 Nov 2019 45,799 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Number plate damaged

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 40,329 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2018 40,329 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2017 35,335 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf and osf (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate damaged/cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2016 33,601 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,387 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2013 29,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front registration plate cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,057 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 27,057 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,886 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 12 Jul 2010 22,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front wiper split

scratches on bodywork

Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,833 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,961 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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PK05 MHV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PK05 MHV, 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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PK05 MHV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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