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AY55 ZKB

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,637 mi
Last recorded144,637 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZKB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 144,637 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 123,604 miles

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 123,603 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 May 2012 98,365 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly & disc pads low

Fail 3 May 2012 98,365 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly & disc pads low

Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,436 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,535 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,469 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,109 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,105 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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AY55 ZKB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY55 ZKB, 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 AY55 ZKB registered?

AY55 ZKB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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