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GV55 UXL

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,790 mi
Last recorded81,790 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 UXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,790 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 65,530 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 63,617 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 63,617 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 47,862 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 47,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe not fully secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 32,386 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 32,200 miles

EML light ON , broken hose input towards the turbo Unit

Engine under tray missing

Nearside Rear Bumper damage cover with tape

Fail 18 Nov 2017 32,200 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Fog light broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

EML light ON , broken hose input towards the turbo Unit

Engine under tray missing

Nearside Rear Bumper damage cover with tape

wiper blade worn

Pass 11 Nov 2016 30,436 miles

Airbox/Air filter housing insecure

Both offside tyres have cuts to sidewall

Exhaust gas smell from bonnet area

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage and is worn on shoulders

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Some centre stop lamp bulbs not working

Fail 11 Nov 2016 30,436 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Airbox/Air filter housing insecure

Both offside tyres have cuts to sidewall

Exhaust gas smell from bonnet area

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage and is worn on shoulders

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Some centre stop lamp bulbs not working

Pass 24 Nov 2015 30,234 miles

Both front brake discs are badly worn and lipped

Hub caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Fail 20 Nov 2015 30,233 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs are badly worn and lipped

Hub caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Fail 7 Nov 2014 30,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 30,046 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 29,599 miles

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

nearside tyre slight cut outer side wall

slight exhaust leak front clamp

Pass 14 Nov 2012 28,964 miles

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

engine managment warning light staying ON.

nsr tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 28,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment warning light staying ON.

nsr tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,784 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2011 27,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,525 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 25,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 21,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,934 miles

n/s/r bumper damaged

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 UXL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV55 UXL, 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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GV55 UXL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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