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CK05 CYZ

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,533 mi
Last recorded121,533 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 CYZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 121,533 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 121,533 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 117,212 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 109,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 101,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 92,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s front tyre wearing worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 87,030 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 87,030 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 79,684 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 79,684 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,228 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light staying on

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,363 miles

front tyres on 3mm and worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,506 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,441 miles

front brake discs and pads appear well worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,882 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,019 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 33,017 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,571 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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CK05 CYZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CK05 CYZ, 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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CK05 CYZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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