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SO05 GZF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,960 mi
Last recorded50,960 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 GZF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 50,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,977 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 31 Aug 2017 32,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2016 20,034 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front wiper worn

Pass 29 Sep 2015 13,480 miles

Both front tyres sidewall damage not to cords

Pass 31 Jul 2014 12,856 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2013 11,844 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall deterioating

n/s/r tyre slight perishing

o/s/f tyre outer slightly perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 11,014 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 9,317 miles

n/s/f ,outer tyre sidewall deterioated

Pass 13 Jan 2010 7,469 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 6,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 6,479 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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SO05 GZF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO05 GZF, 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 SO05 GZF registered?

SO05 GZF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is SO05 GZF safe to buy?

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