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WP05 RUY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,620 mi
Last recorded111,620 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 RUY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 111,620 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 109,195 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 107,191 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 107,117 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 104,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 102,352 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 102,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 88,602 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 88,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,085 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 78,085 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 72,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 68,923 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 5,039 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 57,128 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 49,710 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 31,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight cut in n/s tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,162 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,037 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 RUY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WP05 RUY?

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What year was WP05 RUY registered?

WP05 RUY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is WP05 RUY safe to buy?

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