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CT55 ACU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,996 mi
Last recorded100,996 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 ACU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 100,996 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and rear offside front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

axle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 93,220 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle presented with front passenger window open so door can be open from outside

Fail 24 Sep 2019 93,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle presented with front passenger window open so door can be open from outside

Pass 31 Aug 2018 85,810 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,476 miles

Nearside Front door outer door handle does not work but vehicle was presented with the window open so the inner handle can be used from outside

Nearside door mirror housing tapped up but still secure

Fail 21 Sep 2017 77,476 miles

Nearside Front door outer door handle does not work but vehicle was presented with the window open so the inner handle can be used from outside

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside door mirror housing tapped up but still secure

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 69,754 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 69,754 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,788 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,693 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,904 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,421 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,592 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,644 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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CT55 ACU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CT55 ACU, 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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CT55 ACU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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