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RF55 XXS

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,775 mi
Last recorded104,775 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 XXS
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 104,775 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 103,720 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 91,969 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 85,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 82,906 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 81,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 81,504 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault tried to be covered (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 80,047 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 78,081 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 76,148 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to back box (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,979 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 73,979 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,000 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 69,640 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 65,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,103 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 53,421 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 53,421 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 44,030 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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 36,564 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 28,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 28,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XXS is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XXS, 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 RF55 XXS registered?

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

Is RF55 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 XXS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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