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SC05 PFY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,105 mi
Last recorded118,105 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 PFY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2025 118,105 miles

Front Lower Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 90,468 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 90,468 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 88,415 miles

under body surface corrosion some components

Pass 13 Jun 2022 87,242 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 86,089 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 83,726 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 83,726 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 81,316 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Various under car suspension components corroding.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,440 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 73,438 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 63,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 63,950 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ns/os (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 63,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,558 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 58,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,012 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,895 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 42,659 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 39,302 miles

Both rear tyres are out of shape on inner edge, And are also showing light cracks on tread surface.

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,302 miles

Both rear tyres are out of shape on inner edge, And are also showing light cracks on tread surface.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,102 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,735 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 32,735 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,700 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,073 miles

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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SC05 PFY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC05 PFY, 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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SC05 PFY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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