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GF55 VWT

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,260 mi
Last recorded119,260 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 VWT
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2021 119,260 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 114,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 110,398 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 103,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 103,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,559 miles

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

front pads low

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in rack

Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,143 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 82,214 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 75,563 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 75,563 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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,859 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 67,858 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 60,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,984 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 52,748 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,552 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,254 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 17,222 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges.

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle?

Based on 5,454 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
5,356
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
Registration plate lamp not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
position lamp(s) not working 41
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GF55 VWT is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 Forfour Coolstyle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF55 VWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Coolstyle typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Coolstyle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF55 VWT registered?

GF55 VWT is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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