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SM55 UFR

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,107 mi
Last recorded109,107 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 UFR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 109,107 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 108,955 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 94,111 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 94,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,761 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 86,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,788 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 79,788 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,021 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,050 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,846 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 43,289 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,202 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,130 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 31,130 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 24,976 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,976 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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SM55 UFR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM55 UFR, 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 SM55 UFR registered?

SM55 UFR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for SM55 UFR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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