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GU05 AUJ

2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

120,686 mi
Last recorded120,686 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto55,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 AUJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2018 120,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 117,091 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 116,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing clamp missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 111,828 miles

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 29 Oct 2015 111,828 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb (1.1.A.3d)

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 2 Sep 2015 111,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

the whole underbody of this car is covered by plastic guards, very hard to fully inspect, also plastic cills fitted

Pass 12 May 2014 109,112 miles

exhaust manifold cracked

Fail 12 May 2014 109,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust manifold cracked

Pass 15 May 2013 101,874 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front seatbelts twisted.

gearbox oil leak.

Fail 15 May 2013 101,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front seatbelts twisted.

gearbox oil leak.

Pass 28 May 2012 90,958 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damage to the o/s front bumper

Fail 17 May 2012 90,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damage to the o/s front bumper

Pass 17 May 2011 83,645 miles

air bag light on

o/s front wheel inner bead rim slightly bent

Fail 16 May 2011 83,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

o/s front wheel inner bead rim slightly bent

Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,057 miles

both seat belts tangled

two bulbs in center brake light in rear windscreen not operating

windscreen washers have a poor fluid delivery but do work

Fail 4 Jun 2010 75,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both seat belts tangled

two bulbs in center brake light in rear windscreen not operating

windscreen washers have a poor fluid delivery but do work

Pass 15 May 2009 64,389 miles

o/s front wheel is dented on bead rim on inner edge

one bulb out in center brake light

Fail 15 May 2009 64,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front wheel is dented on bead rim on inner edge

one bulb out in center brake light

Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light on

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 7 Mar 2008 49,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning light on

slight play in steering rack nearside

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,520
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Stop lamp not working 78
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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GU05 AUJ is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

Across all 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 55,349 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 Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU05 AUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU05 AUJ is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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