MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
both rear axle bushes are deteriorated
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear axle bushes are deteriorated
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
plastic outer cover sills fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres getting low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres getting low
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SD05 GEK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SD05 GEK, 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 SD05 GEK registered?
SD05 GEK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 10 May 2005.
Is SD05 GEK safe to buy?
The MOT history for SD05 GEK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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