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GF55 EXA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,121 mi
Last recorded42,121 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 EXA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,803 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,716 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 35,716 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 32,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 30,181 miles

Both rear brake discs wearing unevenly/slightly grooved

Drivers wiper poor

Front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,931 miles

nearside rear brake disc very slightly worn and pitted

offside rear brake disc slightly worn and pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2012 25,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 23,892 miles

Both windscreen wipers are starting to detereiorate and should be changed soon

Pass 5 Nov 2010 22,068 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly scored and pitted.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 20,555 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 20,555 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 17,127 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
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GF55 EXA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GF55 EXA, 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 GF55 EXA registered?

GF55 EXA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GF55 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 EXA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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