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AY55 ZHM

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,387 mi
Last recorded132,387 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZHM
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 132,387 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 116,342 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 104,153 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)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 92,669 miles

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

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

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 29 Sep 2012 92,669 miles

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

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 10 Sep 2011 83,275 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,238 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,221 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,013 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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AY55 ZHM is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY55 ZHM, 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 AY55 ZHM registered?

AY55 ZHM is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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