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CT55 DYF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,243 mi
Last recorded137,243 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 DYF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 137,243 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 137,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 137,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust loose cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 130,788 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 130,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 128,260 miles

Surface corrosion on mech.componets

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 122,470 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 116,821 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 116,801 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 113,814 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 107,566 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 107,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 101,403 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 94,766 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 86,742 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 79,469 miles

front pads low

front screen scratched

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 25 May 2011 58,238 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 58,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,127 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,487 miles

Front brakes inbalanced by 10%.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,724 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 DYF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CT55 DYF, 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 DYF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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