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GY55 USM

2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,150 mi
Last recorded88,150 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto55,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 USM
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2015 88,150 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 88,101 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 80,300 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

front brake pads wearing down

nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

nearside front tyre tread depth 2mm

offside lower windscreen has a crack outside the swept area

offside rear tyre tread 3mm

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

front brake pads wearing down

nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

nearside front tyre tread depth 2mm

offside lower windscreen has a crack outside the swept area

offside rear tyre tread 3mm

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake lamp has one of five light sources not working

offside [both] front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not tested

Fail 15 Mar 2013 68,975 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake lamp has one of five light sources not working

nearside and offside wiper blades showing signs of age

offside [both] front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not tested

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,409 miles

Centre brake light bulbs blown

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper split

Fail 29 Mar 2012 59,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre brake light bulbs blown

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper split

Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,955 miles

rear bumper split on nearside

Fail 11 Apr 2011 49,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear bumper split on nearside

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,247 miles

tread starting to lift on nearside and offside front tyres

Fail 13 Apr 2010 39,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

tread starting to lift on nearside and offside front tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,944 miles

both front tyres thread low on edges

wipers smear a little bit

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,935 miles

ADVISE Exhaust cracked at the bracket and a slight blow

ADVISE Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight separation to front tyres treads

Fail 26 Sep 2008 28,542 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight separation to front tyres treads

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,520
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Stop lamp not working 78
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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GY55 USM is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 55,349 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 Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY55 USM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY55 USM is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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