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AX05 ATZ

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,066 mi
Last recorded59,066 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 ATZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 59,066 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 58,899 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 58,822 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,936 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,851 miles

slight wear to near/side/front inner tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,504 miles

nearside front tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,049 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,124 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 51,740 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 51,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,384 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 22,784 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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AX05 ATZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX05 ATZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AX05 ATZ registered?

AX05 ATZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is AX05 ATZ safe to buy?

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