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RA05 MWD

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,990 mi
Last recorded112,990 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 MWD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 112,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 109,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 109,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 108,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 106,929 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 106,921 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 103,920 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,213 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,472 miles

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

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

mot test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,384 miles

parking brake needs ajusting

Fail 31 Jul 2017 94,384 miles

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

parking brake needs ajusting

Pass 15 Jul 2016 89,306 miles

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,223 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre near wear indicators 2mm

offside rear tyre near wear indicators

Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,914 miles

engine management light stays on

hand brake needs ajusting

Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,667 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

covers over door sills

engine managament staying on

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,598 miles

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

covers over door sills

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2011 56,026 miles

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

noise coming from rear wheels when rotated (could not confirm)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,524 miles

Oil leak

covers over door sills

offside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 19 May 2009 35,216 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 May 2008 26,749 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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 MWD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MWD, 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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What year was RA05 MWD registered?

RA05 MWD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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