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WU05 XVJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,910 mi
Last recorded67,910 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 XVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 97,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,456 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 67,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 60,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 59,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,894 miles

front tyres on limit

unable to fully inspect rear passenger adult belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,002 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 42,993 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,564 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,427 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,278 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,735 miles

Both front bottom ball joint rubbers split and deteriorated.

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 20,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,483 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 XVJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WU05 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

WU05 XVJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is WU05 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 XVJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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