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AV55 VEL

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,417 mi
Last recorded102,417 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VEL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 102,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but cords not exposed

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

Rear brakes noisy

Fail 11 Jan 2018 102,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but cords not exposed

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

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,546 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,999 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,903 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,962 miles

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 14 Mar 2014 59,962 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,791 miles

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

n/s mirror casing held on by tape

Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,638 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 48,381 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,443 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,207 miles

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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AV55 VEL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV55 VEL, 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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What year was AV55 VEL registered?

AV55 VEL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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