CarVerify

Free Car Check

GV05 WCN

2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,220 mi
Last recorded48,220 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto55,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 WCN
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 48,220 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,597 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 40,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,006 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,784 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,517 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 27,517 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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
Full Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GV05 WCN is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV05 WCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV05 WCN?

You can check the full history of GV05 WCN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GV05 WCN registered?

GV05 WCN is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is GV05 WCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 WCN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV05 WCN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GV05 WCN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.