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IJZ 4741

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Other 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,197 mi
Last recorded87,197 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 4741
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2025 87,197 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 87,127 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,028 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 86,967 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 86,668 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 86,650 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 82,277 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 79,788 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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IJZ 4741 is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IJZ 4741, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IJZ 4741 registered?

IJZ 4741 is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is IJZ 4741 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IJZ 4741 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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