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SP05 NVC

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,001 mi
Last recorded109,001 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 NVC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 109,001 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 82,790 miles

exhaust has slight blow

park brake high

Fail 3 Nov 2016 82,777 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned wheel trim damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both main bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 72,930 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned wheel trim damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both main bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 51,227 miles

horns sounds sligtly harsh

Fail 14 Jan 2014 51,227 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

horns sounds sligtly harsh

Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear washers inop

Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,309 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,406 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,743 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 21,771 miles

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 27 Feb 2008 21,771 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 NVC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP05 NVC, 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 NVC registered?

SP05 NVC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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