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RK55 ZBF

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,081 mi
Last recorded46,081 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 ZBF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 46,081 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 38,396 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,396 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,716 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,493 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 35,488 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,314 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,909 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 31,903 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,259 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 26,259 miles

Offside Front 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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RK55 ZBF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF registered?

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

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