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VUI 9232

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

127,853 mi
Last recorded127,853 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUI 9232
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 127,853 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underside and suspension corroded covered in underseal

Fail 6 Jun 2025 127,850 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

under body and subframes have been under sealed

Fail 11 Nov 2024 127,850 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn box axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected abs pump bracket (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underside heavily corroded covered in underseal

front subframe and suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2020 127,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Loose fitting too wheel (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 122,204 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer skins corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wheel bolt incorrectly fitted

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes starting to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front tyres different size to rears

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2019 122,204 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck behind seat covers (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer skins corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wheel bolt incorrectly fitted

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes starting to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front tyres different size to rears

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

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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VUI 9232 is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 VUI 9232, 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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VUI 9232 is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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