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SL05 MZN

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,080 mi
Last recorded92,080 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 MZN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 92,080 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 92,060 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 80,739 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 80,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 80,483 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn outer edge also cracking around sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres cracking around sidewalls

Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,273 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 65,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 62,366 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 51,355 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2013 36,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,922 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 29,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,583 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 25,570 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,234 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 18,387 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,259 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 MZN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SL05 MZN, 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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SL05 MZN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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