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RA05 MVK

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,423 mi
Last recorded128,423 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 MVK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 128,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 123,701 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 123,635 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 115,402 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 109,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front headlights slightly cloudy

gear leaver hard to maneuver

Fail 19 Oct 2021 109,417 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

gear leaver hard to maneuver

Pass 24 Oct 2020 105,266 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 94,863 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 83,793 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 83,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,167 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,657 miles

front tyres worn low 1955015

osr tyre damaged 1955015

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlamp lenses in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r and n/s/f outer tyre walls damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2015 69,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlamp lenses in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r and n/s/f outer tyre walls damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tested in wet conditions

Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bodywork damage to the nearside rear quarter panel

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic engine cover fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 13 Apr 2011 47,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bodywork damage to the nearside rear quarter panel

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic engine cover fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2010 42,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front passenger wiper blade splitting

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear registration plate starting to discolour

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 20 Apr 2009 36,616 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front passenger wiper blade splitting

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear registration plate starting to discolour

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 6 May 2008 30,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

plastic outer sill covers fitted

very long travel on the parking brake lever

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 MVK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RA05 MVK, 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 MVK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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