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AY55 ZJE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,242 mi
Last recorded115,242 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZJE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 115,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 112,878 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 112,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 112,037 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 111,677 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swinging arm bushes both sides starting to deteriorate with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 110,927 miles

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 22 Oct 2020 110,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 18 Oct 2019 110,220 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 108,794 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 107,860 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 104,393 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 94,540 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 94,540 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,055 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,507 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,659 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,628 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,844 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,856 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,817 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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AY55 ZJE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 65,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 ZJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AY55 ZJE registered?

AY55 ZJE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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