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WG05 UEF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,467 mi
Last recorded112,467 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 112,467 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,376 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 31 Mar 2016 81,372 miles

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

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

Front brake pads getting low

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,213 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 58,212 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,347 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre ON legal limit

n/s/r tyre ON legal limit

o/s/f tyre ON legal limit

oil level close to minimum

starter motor noisy

unable to check structure of boot due to being full of belongings

Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,333 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to age

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,499 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 24,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,743 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 19,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,404 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 UEF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UEF, 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 WG05 UEF registered?

WG05 UEF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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