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GV05 WDL

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,284 mi
Last recorded70,284 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 WDL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 70,284 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 70,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,139 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,495 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,239 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 62,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 60,234 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 56,297 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 56,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 54,696 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,471 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,521 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 48,521 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 44,974 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 42,581 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 40,588 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,199 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,855 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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GV05 WDL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV05 WDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV05 WDL registered?

GV05 WDL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is GV05 WDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 WDL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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