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GV55 EDR

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,243 mi
Last recorded101,243 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 EDR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 101,243 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 101,243 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 97,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 96,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 93,796 miles

Both front head lights poor image

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,621 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2017 87,535 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 84,262 miles

All four tyres cracked/perished

Front tyres are worn on outer edges, recommend alignment check

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 82v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 82v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,983 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

near side rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,068 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 68,068 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 57,405 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,546 miles

Sill covers fitted.Slight unbalance rear footbrake.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,309 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 47,309 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,562 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 31,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 31,911 miles

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

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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GV55 EDR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV55 EDR, 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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What year was GV55 EDR registered?

GV55 EDR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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