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GV05 WCX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,594 mi
Last recorded133,594 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 WCX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2019 133,594 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both h/lamp lenses fogged, reduced intensity. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens milky. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding pads show signs of rapid wear and getting very hot. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded. (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 128,363 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 121,356 miles

front wiper blades split on ends

Fail 26 Jun 2017 121,332 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front both wipers starting to split.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 111,460 miles

Damage to front of vehicle

Headlamp patterns just visable

Internal bonnet lever broken

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside front indicator discoloured

Offside front indicator lamp requires re-securing

Offside rear tyre nearing wear indicators

Various high level stop lamp bulbs not working

Fail 24 Jun 2016 111,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Damage to front of vehicle

Headlamp patterns just visable

Internal bonnet lever broken

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside front indicator discoloured

Offside front indicator lamp requires re-securing

Offside rear tyre nearing wear indicators

Various high level stop lamp bulbs not working

Pass 16 Jun 2015 102,136 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 102,136 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,823 miles

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

Rear seats folded seat belts not checked

Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,632 miles

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

Exhaust manifold heatshield slightly insecure and rattling

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 74,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust manifold heatshield slightly insecure and rattling

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 62,278 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 46,498 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,722 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,289 miles

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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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GV05 WCX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV05 WCX, 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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GV05 WCX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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