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RV05 WMT

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,813 mi
Last recorded136,813 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 WMT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 136,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 130,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 117,290 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 117,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 111,637 miles

Exhaust middle section outer skin damaged but not leaking exhaust gases

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 111,636 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust middle section outer skin damaged but not leaking exhaust gases

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 106,430 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 106,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 100,093 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 100,051 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 93,870 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,715 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 60,345 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 60,345 miles

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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RV05 WMT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RV05 WMT, 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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RV05 WMT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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