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SP05 NUF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,846 mi
Last recorded75,846 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 NUF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 75,846 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,563 miles

Nearside Rear tyre at 2mm tread

Fail 18 Mar 2022 73,561 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre at 2mm tread

Pass 3 Mar 2021 71,333 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 71,333 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 69,608 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 66,544 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 66,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected brake caliper (1.1.7 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,964 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 62,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,846 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,971 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,086 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,939 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,844 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,621 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,150 miles

offside front tyre side wall has small lump in

Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,390 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,782 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,337 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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SP05 NUF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SP05 NUF, 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 NUF registered?

SP05 NUF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is SP05 NUF safe to buy?

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