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AP55 GKE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,272 mi
Last recorded126,272 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 GKE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 126,272 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 117,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 108,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 99,153 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

front exhaust clamp broke due to corrosion

lower engine mount bush perished

Fail 7 Dec 2015 99,153 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,151 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 78,306 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,306 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,025 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 68,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,523 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,448 miles

rear discs pitted.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 50,446 miles

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

rear discs pitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,518 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 40,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,398 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 29,398 miles

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.

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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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.

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