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X4 GLO

2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,304 mi
Last recorded35,304 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto55,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 GLO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 35,304 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 35,304 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 33,678 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 33,678 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 32,001 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2023 29,925 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 29,925 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 28,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 26,142 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 26,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 23,990 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 22,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 19,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 15,559 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2016 15,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2015 12,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 8,357 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 5,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 5,222 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 4,483 miles

Nearside wiper juddering across windscreen

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 3,941 miles

oil leak from gearbox

wipers judder slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2009 3,540 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 3,058 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,520
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Stop lamp not working 78
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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X4 GLO is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 55,349 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X4 GLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X4 GLO is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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