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SR05 SER

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,102 mi
Last recorded18,102 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 SER
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 18,102 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 18,102 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 12,612 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 12,612 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH NUMBER PLATES INCORRECT SPACING (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 10,382 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 9,115 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 5,891 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 3,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 SER is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 24,670 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 SER, 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 8 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SR05 SER?

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What year was SR05 SER registered?

SR05 SER is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 6 June 2018.

Is SR05 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR05 SER shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SR05 SER have outstanding finance?

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