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RF55 XXW

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,736 mi
Last recorded72,736 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 XXW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 72,736 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 60,215 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2020

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 47,338 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 47,336 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working On wing mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working On wing mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 47,221 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 46,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,513 miles

Gearstick topper insecure

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front registration plate broken

Fail 10 Mar 2016 45,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Gearstick topper insecure

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front registration plate broken

Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,214 miles

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

front number plate broken

Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,838 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,905 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,904 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 36,904 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,691 miles

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

Front disks lipped

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,534 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,835 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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RF55 XXW 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 78.9%.

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 XXW, 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 XXW registered?

RF55 XXW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is RF55 XXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 XXW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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