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WP05 RTU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,064 mi
Last recorded101,064 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 101,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 101,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 98,548 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 98,548 miles

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

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 90,689 miles

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

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 31 Dec 2015 81,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 76,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 71,269 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 71,269 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,715 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 59,532 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,528 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 45,411 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,411 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,302 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 RTU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

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

Is WP05 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP05 RTU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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