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RA55 OPG

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

226,739 mi
Last recorded226,739 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 OPG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 226,739 miles

both front anti roll bar end links slight play

front brakes slightly binding

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 29 Nov 2018 226,739 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front anti roll bar end links slight play

front brakes slightly binding

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Nov 2017 199,818 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel rim damaged and on limits

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim some damage and on limits

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

both headlamp beam images poor definition and on limits

both headlamp outputs and images poor and on limits-borderline pass

corrosion starting to both rear under sills

very slight play in both front anti roll bar outer link arms

Fail 20 Nov 2017 199,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front inner wheel rim damaged and on limits

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim some damage and on limits

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

both headlamp beam images poor definition and on limits

corrosion starting to both rear under sills

very slight play in both front anti roll bar outer link arms

Pass 11 Nov 2016 170,600 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre on limit and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre getting low

wipers poor

Fail 10 Nov 2016 170,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre on limit and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre getting low

wipers poor

Pass 19 Nov 2015 145,150 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f mirror case missing

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 16 Nov 2015 145,150 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f mirror case missing

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Nov 2014 125,008 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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)

Slight damage to o/s/r wheel inner bead rim

n/s mirror cover damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2014 125,008 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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)

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

Slight damage to o/s/r wheel inner bead rim

n/s mirror cover damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2013 104,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wing mirror case loose

Fail 5 Nov 2013 104,726 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

n/s/f wing mirror case loose

slight bind to n/s/f

Pass 29 Nov 2012 83,610 miles

Front pads appear low - hard to see

Wipers poor

n/s mirror outer case damaged

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,782 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 59,781 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

centre stop light has various bulbs not working

n/s f indicatour slightly discoloured

n/s/f tyre getting low and warn inner edge

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f wiper startting to split

Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,749 miles

exhaust rusty

rear tyres perished

some bulbs inoperative in centre brake lamp

Fail 12 Nov 2010 38,749 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty

rear tyres perished

some bulbs inoperative in centre brake lamp

Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,273 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s headlamp now full of water vapour patern poor but testable.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 34,192 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2008 26,580 miles

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

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

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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RA55 OPG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RA55 OPG, 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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RA55 OPG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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