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AU55 GDV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,463 mi
Last recorded178,463 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 GDV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 178,463 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill areas (outer side skirts fitted ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill areas (outer side skirts fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2023 178,423 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 173,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 165,088 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 150,228 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 144,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 139,425 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 12,400 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 109,101 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 93,956 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 83,419 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 62,771 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 62,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,386 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 57,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,961 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,130 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,664 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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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AU55 GDV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU55 GDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU55 GDV registered?

AU55 GDV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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The MOT history for AU55 GDV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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