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SR05 CBO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,421 mi
Last recorded167,421 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 CBO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 167,421 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 155,749 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 145,318 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 145,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 137,493 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 133,656 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 133,524 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 116,575 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,500 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2011 80,548 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,151 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 43,024 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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SR05 CBO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SR05 CBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SR05 CBO registered?

SR05 CBO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is SR05 CBO safe to buy?

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