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SA55 WTU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,022 mi
Last recorded95,022 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 WTU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 95,022 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,000 miles

battery loose

Pass 3 Oct 2019 94,980 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

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

Offside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,816 miles

Nearside Rear spring is corroded

exhaust is corroded

front and rear brake discs are corroded

front headlamps are slightly misted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 94,806 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear spring is corroded

exhaust is corroded

front and rear brake discs are corroded

front headlamps are slightly misted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 94,752 miles

N/s/r and o/s/r inner sills are slightly corroded

exhaust is corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 94,563 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 94,205 miles

corrosion to all four brake discs

Pass 17 Jan 2014 93,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 93,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 91,827 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 91,827 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 87,727 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 85,732 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 75,801 miles

off side rear tyre treads low

Pass 25 Sep 2008 67,781 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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SA55 WTU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SA55 WTU, 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 SA55 WTU registered?

SA55 WTU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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