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SA55 WTV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,851 mi
Last recorded93,851 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 WTV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 93,851 miles

all vehicle chassia slightly corroded

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,209 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2021 88,203 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2020 84,416 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 84,414 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 79,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 79,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 65,710 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,884 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box leaking (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 59,882 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lense foggy and small cracks (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 54,952 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 54,952 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 50,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 49,947 miles

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

exhaust rusty, o/s rear disk over heated

Fail 11 Nov 2014 49,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust rusty, o/s rear disk over heated

Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,226 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,986 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 39,986 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,368 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 35,368 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,184 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 31,148 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,903 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SA55 WTV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SA55 WTV, 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 SA55 WTV registered?

SA55 WTV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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