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RV05 WMG

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,381 mi
Last recorded87,381 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 WMG
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,381 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,510 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,526 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 70,526 miles

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

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

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,355 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 63,695 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,675 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 40,429 miles

Front brake disc's getting close to wear limit

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,746 miles

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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RV05 WMG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RV05 WMG, 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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What year was RV05 WMG registered?

RV05 WMG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is RV05 WMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 WMG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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