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WL05 OEU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,858 mi
Last recorded55,858 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 OEU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 55,858 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside mirror and side repeater damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2023 55,858 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside mirror and side repeater damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2022 55,162 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

passenger mirror and side repeater damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2022 55,162 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

passenger mirror and side repeater damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2021 54,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Casing damaged including side repeater indicator ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 54,069 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Casing damaged including side repeater indicator ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 53,515 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 53,512 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake leaking antifreeze and system functionality adversely affected (1.1.21 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamps slightly discoloured

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,029 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 52,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 48,680 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,162 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 46,159 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,103 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,806 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,080 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,425 miles

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2013 36,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,372 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,569 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,249 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,318 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,245 miles

front discs lipped

offside front tyre getting low

undertray missig,broken off

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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WL05 OEU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WL05 OEU, 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 WL05 OEU registered?

WL05 OEU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 July 2005.

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