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WP05 RSZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,863 mi
Last recorded89,863 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 RSZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,863 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Fail 8 Mar 2017 89,863 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2016 79,963 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 79,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 68,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Mar 2014 61,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,426 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,986 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cracked sidewall

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,204 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,418 miles

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

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

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 RSZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol 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 WP05 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

WP05 RSZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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