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AP55 GKO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,099 mi
Last recorded82,099 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 GKO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 82,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 82,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 77,138 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 71,664 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 70,148 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 67,991 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 65,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 67,387 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 60,741 miles

Screen chipped

Fail 4 Dec 2018 60,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Screen chipped

Pass 4 Dec 2017 56,586 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 56,586 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 51,592 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 47,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 43,855 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,576 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,721 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,200 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 25,305 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 19,855 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 13,945 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 GKO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP55 GKO, 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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AP55 GKO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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