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GJ55 WHE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,998 mi
Last recorded99,998 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WHE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,998 miles

front brakes worn

headlight outputs and patterns deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,379 miles

headlight outputs deteriorating

rear no. plate deteriorating // will need replacing soon

wipers deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2013 92,638 miles

1x hight level stop lights not working

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 92,638 miles

1x hight level stop lights not working

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 88,951 miles

1x high level stop light section not working

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,951 miles

1x high level stop light section not working

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,747 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 65,257 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 65,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 52,285 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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GJ55 WHE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ55 WHE, 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 GJ55 WHE registered?

GJ55 WHE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is GJ55 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ55 WHE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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