MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
front wiper blades split on ends
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)
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
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
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear seats folded seat belts not checked
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)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise front and rear brake inspection
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
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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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