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AK55 JUT

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,225 mi
Last recorded136,225 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2015 136,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Steering wheel bearing slight play.Offside front anti-roll bar linkage slight play in ball joint. Offside front steering rack inner joints slight play.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 136,225 miles

Steering wheel bearing slight play.Offside front anti-roll bar linkage slight play in ball joint. Offside front steering rack inner joints slight play.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 123,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 112,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 101,518 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 101,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 86,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,358 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 60,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,391 miles

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 JUT is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JUT, 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 JUT registered?

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

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