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SR05 CBY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

90,180 mi
Last recorded90,180 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 90,180 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 88,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 88,433 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides of vehicle (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 87,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 87,888 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 87,471 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 87,122 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 86,210 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 86,210 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 84,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,654 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 81,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 80,065 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 80,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,318 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 77,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 74,774 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 74,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 72,396 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 70,347 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Oct 2013 70,347 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,662 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,700 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 52,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 45,309 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,935 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 36,912 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 CBY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SR05 CBY, 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 CBY registered?

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

Is SR05 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR05 CBY shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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