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WP05 UJA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,517 mi
Last recorded96,517 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 UJA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 96,517 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 95,199 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 93,727 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 93,727 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,486 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 91,486 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 88,897 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 88,897 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 727,929 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 87,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 85,005 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 85,005 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 80,646 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 80,646 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 73,548 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 66,258 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 57,982 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 54,371 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,059 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,557 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,354 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,016 miles

brake discs worn

Fail 1 Jul 2010 42,016 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,791 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,064 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 UJA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UJA, 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 UJA registered?

WP05 UJA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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