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WP05 RUA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,150 mi
Last recorded116,150 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 116,150 miles

Offside headlamp plastic lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2016 114,575 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside headlamp plastic lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2015 99,312 miles

light scratch on windscreen in zone A

Fail 22 Sep 2015 99,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

light scratch on windscreen in zone A

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,324 miles

windscreen scratched

wiper blades poor

Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,132 miles

fuel cap seal perished

windscreen scratched

Fail 11 Sep 2013 34,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel cap seal perished

windscreen scratched

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,971 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,443 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,365 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,892 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,990 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 RUA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA registered?

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

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