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AU55 DWL

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,196 mi
Last recorded82,196 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 DWL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 79,445 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 79,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 76,658 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 76,658 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both rear number plate bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 73,211 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 73,211 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Dirty (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,007 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 62,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 44,261 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 44,261 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,726 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 41,726 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Feb 2013 39,266 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jan 2012 36,279 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2011 33,679 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 28,336 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 20,370 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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AU55 DWL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU55 DWL, 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 AU55 DWL registered?

AU55 DWL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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