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FL55 SZJ

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,572 mi
Last recorded108,572 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 SZJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,572 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe is corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 108,548 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe is corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 102,998 miles

Heat shield loose on exhaust manifold

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 102,952 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Heat shield loose on exhaust manifold

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,817 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 91,817 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure door (8.1.1)

o.s.f tyre worn to 2mm replace ASAP

Pass 23 Sep 2016 74,524 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 74,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,630 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 65,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,844 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,988 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 50,963 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 35,529 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 28,100 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 28,100 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 20,415 miles

front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 27 Nov 2008 1,197 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle?

Based on 5,454 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
5,356
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
Registration plate lamp not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
position lamp(s) not working 41
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FL55 SZJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Coolstyle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL55 SZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FL55 SZJ registered?

FL55 SZJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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