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WD55 GPU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,838 mi
Last recorded92,838 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 GPU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake judder

Fail 3 Oct 2013 92,838 miles

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

brake judder

Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,214 miles

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

front under cover damaged

off side front wheel bearing worn

Fail 16 Jan 2012 62,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front under cover damaged

off side front wheel bearing worn

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,406 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 46,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,632 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 37,632 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 30,541 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 GPU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GPU, 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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WD55 GPU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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