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2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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
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
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
Centre brake light bulbs blown
Front bumper insecure
Rear bumper split
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
rear bumper split on nearside
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear bumper split on nearside
tread starting to lift on nearside and offside front tyres
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
both front tyres thread low on edges
wipers smear a little bit
ADVISE Exhaust cracked at the bracket and a slight blow
ADVISE Front brake pads wearing low
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight separation to front tyres treads
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.
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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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