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SL05 TOV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,031 mi
Last recorded81,031 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 81,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,726 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,954 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 76,954 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,874 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,385 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,478 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 65,478 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,115 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,921 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,350 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 44,350 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,749 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,126 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 TOV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

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

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