MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust front clamp loose/minor blow.
o/s/f indicator lens damaged
opened boot by pull release at lock .
slight play in both front anti-roll bar vertical links
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
Gearbox mounting defective mounting rubber deteriorated ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear tyres started to perish
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Rear tyre cracking
front exhaust clamp broke due to corrosion
lower engine mount bush perished
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front exhaust clamp broke due to corrosion
lower engine mount bush perished
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear discs pitted.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear discs pitted.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AP55 GKE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 AP55 GKE, 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 AP55 GKE registered?
AP55 GKE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 December 2005.
Is AP55 GKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AP55 GKE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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