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AK55 RRX

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,721 mi
Last recorded79,721 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 79,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 79,686 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 76,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Maccpherson strut dust cover worn

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 73,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut:dust cover worn

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 71,085 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 69,726 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 68,415 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 68,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 67,226 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 66,521 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,826 miles

wiper blades worn.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 59,452 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,932 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 53,924 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,916 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,215 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 32,145 miles

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

ns wiper blade split

Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,077 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,426 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 RRX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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