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NH05 XAJ

2005 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,281 mi
Last recorded85,281 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pure60,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 XAJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,281 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 85,281 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 77,162 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,370 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 72,368 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 68,230 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 68,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,230 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 62,158 miles

service spanner light on dash

Fail 6 Dec 2012 62,158 miles

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

service spanner light on dash

Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,013 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage

Fail 13 Dec 2011 53,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage

Fail 16 Dec 2010 43,567 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,567 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,480 miles

advise n/s/f wiper blade torn

advise o/s/f wheel trim missing

advise o/s/r bumper damaged

advise split in n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 9 Jun 2009 25,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise n/s/f wiper blade torn

advise o/s/f wheel trim missing

advise o/s/r bumper damaged

advise split in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,435 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,225 miles

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

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

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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NH05 XAJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NH05 XAJ, 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 NH05 XAJ registered?

NH05 XAJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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