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GP55 WFV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,572 mi
Last recorded112,572 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 WFV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 112,572 miles

Coil spring corroded All corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 109,773 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 109,773 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 104,231 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,451 miles

3rd stop light inop

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 95,451 miles

3rd stop light inop

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,962 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,721 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 73,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre stop light 80% working

Fail 28 Jul 2015 73,704 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre stop light 80% working

Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,795 miles

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

centre rear stop light 30% not working

offside rear brake slightly binding

tyres 175/64/14 offside rear cuts outer wall

Pass 16 Jan 2013 62,616 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,785 miles

drivers door difficult to close

inside bonnet handle broken

Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,538 miles

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

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

bonnet pull worn

front wiper blades slightly worn

nearside rear hubcap missing

Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,611 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 19,902 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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GP55 WFV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GP55 WFV, 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 GP55 WFV registered?

GP55 WFV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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