MOT Status
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55,131 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Chassis / axle corroded
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
front wishbones corroded around ball joints
rear chassis corroded
General corrosion.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, coil springs, sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, coil springs, sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection
Battery light on dash
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc sligthy pitted
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sligthy perished in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades sligthy worn/split (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested brake fulid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2 high (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged nic on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery light on dash
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc sligthy pitted
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sligthy perished in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades sligthy worn/split (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
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SP05 NVE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 NVE, 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 NVE registered?
SP05 NVE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 March 2005.
Is SP05 NVE safe to buy?
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