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AJ05 JTU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,472 mi
Last recorded182,472 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 JTU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 182,472 miles

Rear Unable to check ALL rear belts due to loaded rear

Fail 29 Dec 2017 182,471 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Condensation (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Unable to check ALL rear belts due to loaded rear

Pass 12 Jan 2017 166,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 116,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe, exhaust front pipe loose but not insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2016 150,424 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 131,639 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 113,197 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 89,480 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 89,480 miles

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

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

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

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 15 Feb 2012 72,494 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,049 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,750 miles

condensation in offside front fog lamp

Pass 29 May 2009 34,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,984 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,797 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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AJ05 JTU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 65,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 JTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ05 JTU registered?

AJ05 JTU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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