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RF55 XXJ

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,162 mi
Last recorded89,162 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 XXJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 89,162 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 89,162 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,343 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,524 miles

2 x centre stop lights n/w

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,483 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,922 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,760 miles

offside wiper blade ends splitting.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,390 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 63,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 55,061 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 41,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,431 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,133 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 27,132 miles

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

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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RF55 XXJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF55 XXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF55 XXJ registered?

RF55 XXJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is RF55 XXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 XXJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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