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BF55 ZNJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,057 mi
Last recorded52,057 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe48,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ZNJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,057 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount play strong advise

Offside Front shockabsorber signs of leaking

advise parking brake inspection

offside rear axle stabiliser distorted slightly

suspension components corroded

tiny oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2018 52,057 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount play strong advise

Offside Front shockabsorber signs of leaking

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

advise parking brake inspection

offside rear axle stabiliser distorted slightly

suspension components corroded

tiny oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,432 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 49,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 71,245 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,194 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,170 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

unable to acess condition of front brke pads

Fail 3 Sep 2012 71,168 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

unable to acess condition of front brke pads

Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,815 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2011 60,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,708 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both wiper blades worn

bottom radiator hose fowling in offside steering rack boot

Fail 3 Sep 2010 51,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both wiper blades worn

bottom radiator hose fowling in offside steering rack boot

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,628 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 51,628 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 51,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BF55 ZNJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 48,237 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF55 ZNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF55 ZNJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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