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WG56 WKH

2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,463 mi
Last recorded163,463 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour62,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 WKH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 163,463 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 155,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 148,478 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 141,852 miles

Nearside front lower swivel joint boot perrished

Offside and nearside track rod ends boots perrished

Fail 24 Jul 2018 141,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front lower swivel joint boot perrished

Offside and nearside track rod ends boots perrished

Pass 24 Jul 2017 126,725 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 126,719 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake binding very slightly

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

Parking brake lever stiff to pull up

Pass 22 Jul 2016 113,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.20mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever slightly tight to pull up.

Parking brake reading 16%

Fail 22 Jul 2016 113,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.20mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever slightly tight to pull up.

Parking brake reading 16%

Pass 20 Jul 2015 99,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 87,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front disc pads getting down

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 87,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front disc pads getting down

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 75,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 75,501 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,524 miles

offside wiper blade slightly perished

Fail 19 Jul 2012 64,466 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside wiper blade slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,566 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,462 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 43,264 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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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WG56 WKH is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 62,076 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 WG56 WKH, 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 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG56 WKH is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 17 February 2007.

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