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SK05 OXH

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,091 mi
Last recorded97,091 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 OXH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 97,091 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 94,226 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 88,184 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 86,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,052 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 83,051 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 19 Jan 2013 78,788 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 78,785 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 74,982 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,574 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 61,574 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,741 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,636 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,367 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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SK05 OXH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK05 OXH, 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 SK05 OXH registered?

SK05 OXH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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