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CE05 GZS

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,502 mi
Last recorded90,502 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 GZS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 22 Feb 2018 90,502 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,049 miles

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,095 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 24 Feb 2016 89,095 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 88,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 87,285 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,211 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,444 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 81,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,853 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 52,891 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,849 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,310 miles

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

n/s wiper rubber is split but clears the screen effectively

n/s/r wheel does not rotate freely when spun, RBT results ok.

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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CE05 GZS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CE05 GZS, 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 CE05 GZS registered?

CE05 GZS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CE05 GZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 GZS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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