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AY55 ZLK

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,004 mi
Last recorded125,004 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZLK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 125,004 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 125,004 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 121,556 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake only just meets requirments

Pass 25 Jan 2023 118,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper/wheel arch damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2022 114,603 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear bumper/wheel arch damaged

Nearside Rear reflector defective

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 110,113 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Nearside Rear wing and bumper damaged

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 106,534 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Nearside Rear wing damaged

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 106,533 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Nearside Rear wing damaged

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 100,693 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 100,693 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 94,723 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 89,533 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,780 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 83,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,762 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,457 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,047 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,700 miles

2 led's inop in high level brake light

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nsr brake binding very slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,202 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,980 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2008 9,748 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 ZLK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZLK, 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 ZLK registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY55 ZLK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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