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SL05 MZE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,690 mi
Last recorded145,690 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 MZE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 145,690 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 142,996 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 138,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 138,670 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 133,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 133,957 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 125,190 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 119,980 miles

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 112,558 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 80,313 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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SL05 MZE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL05 MZE, 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 SL05 MZE registered?

SL05 MZE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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