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GJ05 RDZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,661 mi
Last recorded84,661 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 RDZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 84,661 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 84,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 77,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 70,410 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 70,376 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 64,363 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,104 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,051 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,998 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 48,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,731 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

nearside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,625 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 38,624 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,886 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,698 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,379 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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GJ05 RDZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ05 RDZ, 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 GJ05 RDZ registered?

GJ05 RDZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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