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RY05 JHH

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,685 mi
Last recorded86,685 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 JHH
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 86,685 miles

both headlight aim slightly poor

both rear tyres cracking all round

Pass 8 Mar 2023 83,823 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 81,245 miles

front pads wearing low

Fail 3 Mar 2022 81,240 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight unit poor (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front pads wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2020 79,273 miles

both headlight images on limit

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s wiper poor

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2019 75,027 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 70,514 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 65,915 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 65,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 51,483 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,296 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 48,296 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,564 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 45,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,831 miles

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

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

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

Wipers smearing but not causing a serious obstruction to view

car has obstructed view to some brake components. Advise full check with wheels & drums removed

car has sill covers obstructing some bodywork

Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,210 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyre treads cracked and poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,770 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,275 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyre

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,306 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,713 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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RY05 JHH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RY05 JHH, 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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RY05 JHH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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