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SP05 NUB

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,168 mi
Last recorded98,168 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 NUB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 98,168 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 91,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,446 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 87,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 83,081 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 83,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 78,541 miles

corosion rear suspension coil springs

corosion to exhaust system

front tyres outer side walls scuffed

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in o/s/f tyre

slight binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

some high level light not working

Fail 17 Feb 2016 78,541 miles

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

corosion rear suspension coil springs

corosion to exhaust system

front tyres outer side walls scuffed

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in o/s/f tyre

slight binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

some high level light not working

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,289 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake button broken but operation not impaired

Fail 15 Mar 2013 62,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake button broken but operation not impaired

Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,071 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,368 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,774 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 39,774 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,074 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SP05 NUB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SP05 NUB, 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 SP05 NUB registered?

SP05 NUB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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