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RK55 ZDL

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,022 mi
Last recorded117,022 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 117,022 miles

Both front and O/S/R tyres perishing due to age

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 111,363 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 104,161 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 104,136 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 96,865 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 88,549 miles

Both front wiper blades worn

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S/R tyre sidewall heavily perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2014 79,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 79,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,134 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,376 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,243 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

underside of the vehicle is in a dirty condition

Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,246 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,785 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 ZDL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RK55 ZDL, 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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RK55 ZDL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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