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GF55 ZZJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,526 mi
Last recorded86,526 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 ZZJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 86,526 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 80,667 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 76,263 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 76,263 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 72,841 miles

offside rear brake bleed nipple corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2023 72,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

offside rear brake bleed nipple corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 68,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,983 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 64,983 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 61,650 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,171 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 43,780 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 35,097 miles

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jan 2017 35,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front and the nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,215 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 29,215 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 25,561 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 23,951 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 23,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 22,765 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 22,736 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,073 miles

interior direction right hand indictor lamp inop

Pass 8 Feb 2011 19,452 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 17,468 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 14,890 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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GF55 ZZJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GF55 ZZJ, 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 GF55 ZZJ registered?

GF55 ZZJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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