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SV05 OLG

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,926 mi
Last recorded111,926 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 OLG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 111,926 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 111,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective DIRTY (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury FLASHER LENS BROKEN AND SHARPEDGES (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. SPACE SAVER FITTED (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective DIRTY (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 14 Feb 2020 105,618 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

Offside Front FLASHER LENS BROKEN

Fail 13 Feb 2020 105,615 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

Offside Front FLASHER LENS BROKEN

Pass 16 Feb 2019 98,339 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 98,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 95,564 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 95,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2017 90,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,960 miles

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

front backing plates deteriated

Fail 17 Mar 2016 85,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front backing plates deteriated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 83,702 miles

all brake backplates badly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 83,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

all brake backplates badly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,376 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,456 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,433 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,230 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,936 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,758 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s wiperblade torn

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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SV05 OLG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV05 OLG, 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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SV05 OLG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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