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GF55 VWS

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,661 mi
Last recorded94,661 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 VWS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,661 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,194 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,819 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 76,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,140 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,919 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,776 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 50,669 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,310 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,382 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,897 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,725 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside front brake slight bind

offside front tyre 3mm

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 VWS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VWS, 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 GF55 VWS registered?

GF55 VWS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is GF55 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 VWS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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