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WF05 OSU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,387 mi
Last recorded125,387 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 OSU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 125,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake effort close to its minimum limit

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 119,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 117,766 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,892 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 109,721 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,451 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly o/s and n/s (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 105,193 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

unable to fully check rear seat belts due to many items on seats

Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 84,838 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 84,838 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,654 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 76,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 65,036 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2012 65,036 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 52,997 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 7 May 2011 52,997 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 7 May 2010 41,707 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,225 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,814 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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WF05 OSU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WF05 OSU, 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 WF05 OSU registered?

WF05 OSU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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