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GV55 UWX

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,225 mi
Last recorded106,225 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 UWX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 106,225 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 102,587 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 102,587 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 98,659 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 98,602 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 94,166 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,288 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 87,139 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 83,911 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,992 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 68,353 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 68,353 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 59,274 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 59,274 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,541 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,133 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 25,558 miles

both rear tyre's cracking

brake fluid level low

front and rear brake disc's corroded

offside mirror damaged

rear brake pad's close to legal limit

Fail 21 Nov 2013 25,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear tyre's cracking

brake fluid level low

front and rear brake disc's corroded

offside mirror damaged

rear brake pad's close to legal limit

Pass 3 Dec 2009 22,825 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 18,873 miles

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

gear oil leaks

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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GV55 UWX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV55 UWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GV55 UWX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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