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WP05 EUV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,380 mi
Last recorded99,380 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 EUV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 99,380 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 99,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 98,430 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,930 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 92,080 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 92,080 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 89,543 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 89,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 89,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 88,401 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

gearbox oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2020 88,399 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2019 84,481 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 84,481 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 81,174 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,382 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,527 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 72,527 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,612 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 52,717 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 43,414 miles

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

offside front brake binding

Pass 5 May 2010 35,328 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 28,066 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 20,290 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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WP05 EUV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WP05 EUV, 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 WP05 EUV registered?

WP05 EUV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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