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WG55 FUB

2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,243 mi
Last recorded73,243 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto49,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 FUB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 73,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight knock coming from steering

Pass 24 Jul 2024 69,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 67,427 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 64,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 64,538 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 60,373 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 55,905 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,656 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 46,143 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 46,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 44,242 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 44,238 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 42,041 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,851 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,123 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,150 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,348 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 26,345 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,602 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,015 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 20,015 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto?

Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
3,586
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Stop lamp not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35
position lamp(s) not working 31
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WG55 FUB is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 49,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG55 FUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG55 FUB is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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