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RV05 WMU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

175,151 mi
Last recorded175,151 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 WMU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 175,151 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 175,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 174,348 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both poss bulbs in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 163,023 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 156,731 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 156,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

signs of wetness aroud o/s rear brake caliper, no leaks detected under pressure during test.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 147,810 miles

light under vehicle corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2018 145,262 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 141,881 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 141,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 130,598 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 130,598 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 110,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 110,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,828 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 89,887 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 76,285 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,334 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,374 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,603 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 38,603 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,207 miles

N/S front and rear tyres cut in side walls

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 WMU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WMU, 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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What year was RV05 WMU registered?

RV05 WMU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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