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AY55 ZNE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,733 mi
Last recorded96,733 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 96,733 miles

Central Rear brake light disconnected

Nearside Front indicater lens cracked

Offside Front indicater lens cracked

exhaust has minor leak of gases

Fail 15 May 2018 96,733 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced no brake effort recorded (3.7.B.6b)

EML light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front indicator lens broken

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front indicator lens broken

Pass 10 May 2017 89,141 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,608 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 82,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ex box snapped off (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 77,351 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

rear wiper arm broken off

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,984 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyres is perished

Fail 26 Feb 2014 69,984 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyres is perished

Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,547 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 63,547 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 53,302 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,203 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 37,710 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,139 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,331 miles

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

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 ZNE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY55 ZNE, 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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AY55 ZNE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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