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RA05 CHK

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,552 mi
Last recorded61,552 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 CHK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 61,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 61,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 50,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 39,203 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 39,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 29,826 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 25,402 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 25,402 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 23,159 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 22,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 20,907 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 19,721 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 19,250 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 18,981 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 18,679 miles

Both front stub axles heavily corroded but not weakened.

N/S/F lower lamp unit has condensation but still visible from a resonable distance.

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,215 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 17,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,930 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,446 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 11,728 miles

handbrake adjustment high!

Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,367 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 7,242 miles

water damage rear no plate

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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RA05 CHK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel 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 RA05 CHK, 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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RA05 CHK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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