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GW55 XXZ

2005 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,140 mi
Last recorded66,140 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pure60,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 XXZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 66,140 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 66,140 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 65,974 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

car has been undersealed

Fail 11 Oct 2023 65,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

car has been undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2022 58,170 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 58,170 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 50,537 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 45,320 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 39,081 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 39,032 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,330 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 38,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 34,542 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,542 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,760 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 26,071 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 23 Dec 2011 26,071 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 4 Dec 2010 22,414 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2009 16,255 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 16,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 12,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 12,850 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pure?

Based on 4,263 MOT tests across 275 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
275
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151
Registration plate lamp not working 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 66
position lamp(s) not working 65
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GW55 XXZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Pure models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 60,529 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 Forfour Pure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GW55 XXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Pure typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Pure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GW55 XXZ registered?

GW55 XXZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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