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SV05 OME

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,237 mi
Last recorded130,237 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 OME
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 130,237 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 119,323 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 112,181 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 106,042 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 106,042 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 99,750 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,403 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides rear axle bushes worn

Fail 30 Jun 2014 88,407 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides rear axle bushes worn

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,563 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 81,497 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 78,269 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 78,268 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 70,942 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 70,942 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,319 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,414 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 56,163 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,138 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,637 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 38,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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.

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 OME is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc 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 OME, 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 OME is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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