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AK55 JRU

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

79,319 mi
Last recorded79,319 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 JRU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2021 79,319 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,535 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 78,535 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 76,321 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake caliper bleed nipple broken

Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,435 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 72,435 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,966 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,762 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 62,762 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,044 miles

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

both front tyre cracked and perished

oil leak from corrision on sump

Fail 12 Mar 2014 55,541 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,541 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,129 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 49,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,731 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 43,313 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front wiper blade splitting on ends / smearing screen slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,313 miles

offside front wiper blade splitting on ends / smearing screen slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,966 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,364 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 28,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,887 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 20,887 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)

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

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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AK55 JRU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,778 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 Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK55 JRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AK55 JRU registered?

AK55 JRU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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