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RA05 MVN

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,147 mi
Last recorded101,147 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 MVN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 101,147 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

slight blow from rear exhuast

Fail 5 Jan 2017 101,147 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

exhaust heat shield loose

slight blow from rear exhuast

Pass 30 Dec 2015 87,622 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 87,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 81,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Dec 2014 81,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,531 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2013

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013
Pass 8 Feb 2012 48,316 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,908 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre has cuts in wall no cords exposed.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 29,643 miles

nearside tyres have cuts on side

Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,142 miles

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)

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 MVN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MVN, 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

How do I check the history of RA05 MVN?

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What year was RA05 MVN registered?

RA05 MVN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is RA05 MVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 MVN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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