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WG05 GYE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,115 mi
Last recorded146,115 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 GYE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 146,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 137,841 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 130,062 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 124,731 miles

em light on

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 124,731 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

em light on

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 116,557 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management lamp on

had to add some engine oil before carrying out mot-1l

nearside front tyre was flat-nail in tread

nearside mirror/side repeater slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,989 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management warning lamp on

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

nearside side repeater slightly damaged

offside wiper blade torn slightly

Fail 10 Apr 2015 106,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management warning lamp on

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

nearside side repeater slightly damaged

offside rear tyre valve deteriorated

offside wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2014 98,021 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management lamp on

nearside sill damaged slightly

nearside wiper blade torn

Fail 22 Apr 2014 98,021 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management lamp on

nearside sill damaged slightly

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,690 miles

centre stop lamp not fully working

nearside sill damaged

offside rear and nearside rear trailing arm bushes un-bonding

Fail 9 Apr 2013 94,677 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

centre stop lamp not fully working

nearside sill damaged

offside rear and nearside rear trailing arm bushes un-bonding

Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,071 miles

not all bulbs working in the centre stop lamp

Fail 17 Apr 2012 86,071 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

not all bulbs working in the centre stop lamp

Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,380 miles

not all bulbs working in the centre stop lamp

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,758 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 66,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,900 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 50,900 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 41,860 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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WG05 GYE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WG05 GYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG05 GYE registered?

WG05 GYE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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