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WP05 RUH

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,210 mi
Last recorded69,210 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 69,210 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 69,210 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 58,218 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2017 57,874 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick uneven wear, (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance wing mirror side indicator broken (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front indicator lense damaged/missing but bulb still able to operate

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs and pads worn thin

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2016 44,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs and pads worn thin

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,301 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front wheel rim damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2014 29,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front wheel rim damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2013 21,214 miles

Coolant leak

advise near side rear tyre perishing & splitting

advise wiper blades splitting

Fail 14 Oct 2013 21,093 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak

advise near side rear tyre perishing & splitting

advise wiper blades splitting

Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,528 miles

advise hand brake travel

Fail 26 Sep 2012 15,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise hand brake travel

Fail 24 Sep 2011 8,083 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 8,083 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 4,414 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 4,345 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 2,179 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 2,057 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 RUH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WP05 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

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

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