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RK55 ZBD

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,431 mi
Last recorded163,431 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 ZBD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 163,431 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 163,431 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 151,183 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 143,050 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 126,176 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017
Pass 23 May 2016 104,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracks inner sidewall

Fail 24 Mar 2015 90,416 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cracks inner sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,416 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracks inner sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 50,741 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 44,495 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 44,495 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,686 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 36,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,134 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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RK55 ZBD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK55 ZBD, 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 RK55 ZBD registered?

RK55 ZBD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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