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WU55 OKV

2005 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,346 mi
Last recorded81,346 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pure60,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 OKV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 81,346 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 23 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 76,600 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure on manifold at front (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 23 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 70,318 miles

exhaust silencer baffles loose and rattling

Pass 30 Nov 2016 63,756 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 59,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,283 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 55,283 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,417 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 50,412 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 4 Dec 2012 45,609 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,175 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 34,579 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,308 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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WU55 OKV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU55 OKV, 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 WU55 OKV registered?

WU55 OKV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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