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WU05 XSC

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,636 mi
Last recorded89,636 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 XSC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 89,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 89,634 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 87,815 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 86,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 83,541 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 81,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s & n/s .inner faces esp (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 81,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s & n/s .inner faces esp (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 79,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 77,853 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2020 77,853 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 75,510 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 73,495 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,518 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,729 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,075 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,644 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,485 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,046 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,326 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 38,326 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,738 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,358 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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WU05 XSC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WU05 XSC, 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 WU05 XSC registered?

WU05 XSC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is WU05 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 XSC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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