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WD55 CVT

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,637 mi
Last recorded158,637 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 CVT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 158,637 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Nov 2017 158,637 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2016 152,808 miles

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

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

Rear axel bushes slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2015 145,480 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2014 140,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 140,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 134,658 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 128,060 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 128,039 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 127,037 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 1,261 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 121,200 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 121,159 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 103,992 miles

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Dual controls not part of the mot test.

Nearside mirror repeater lamp damaged

Nearsiderear shock absorber sliding glan seal damp

Offside indicator becoming pale

Slight play to offside of steering rack

Vehicle has dual controls fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2008 83,318 miles

high level brake light not all bulbs working

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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WD55 CVT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WD55 CVT, 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 WD55 CVT registered?

WD55 CVT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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