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CP05 OGA

2005 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,021 mi
Last recorded108,021 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pure60,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 OGA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 108,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 102,748 miles

Passenger door mirror insecure

Poor focus on both headlights

Uneven wear on rear nearside tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2022 102,748 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger door mirror insecure

Poor focus on both headlights

Uneven wear on rear nearside tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 99,663 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,829 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 97,795 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 93,553 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear number plate faded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 91,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 91,388 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,683 miles

n/s/f tyre edge wear and close to wear indicators

o/s/f tyre inner edge wear

Fail 22 Jul 2015 87,683 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre edge wear and close to wear indicators

o/s/f tyre inner edge wear

Pass 12 Jul 2014 81,326 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 73,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2013 73,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,146 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 60,457 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 60,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 42,214 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 38,083 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,210 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pure?

Based on 4,263 MOT tests across 275 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
275
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151
Registration plate lamp not working 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 66
position lamp(s) not working 65
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CP05 OGA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Pure models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 60,529 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 Forfour Pure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP05 OGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Pure typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Pure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CP05 OGA registered?

CP05 OGA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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