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EJ55 NFA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,884 mi
Last recorded59,884 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 NFA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 59,884 miles

Both beam images just visible

Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,171 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 56,425 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 56,421 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,672 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,022 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 55,009 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 54,241 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,349 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 52,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,930 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 47,930 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,310 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 43,310 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,755 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,077 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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EJ55 NFA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ55 NFA, 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 EJ55 NFA registered?

EJ55 NFA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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