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AK55 RSU

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,207 mi
Last recorded124,207 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 124,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front sides mirror cover

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 120,362 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 114,762 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 114,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 110,117 miles

front windscreen has damage does not affect drivers view

Fail 25 Nov 2013 110,117 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front windscreen has damage does not affect drivers view

Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,369 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,732 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,863 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,213 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 RSU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

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

Is AK55 RSU safe to buy?

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