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AY55 ZJX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,520 mi
Last recorded73,520 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZJX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 73,520 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,713 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 67,713 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,720 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,636 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 59,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 56,899 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,899 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,562 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,728 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,741 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 47,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

release button missing to brake lever

Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,575 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 ZJX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZJX, 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 ZJX registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY55 ZJX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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