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NA55 SYH

2005 Smart Forfour Pure

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,613 mi
Last recorded106,613 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pure60,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 SYH
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 106,613 miles

Front heatshield loose

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 106,613 miles

Front heatshield loose

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 98,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 92,233 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 92,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bootlid (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 87,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 82,234 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring rubber perishing and splitting

Oil Leak (Damp)

under body and suspension surface corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,118 miles

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

Rear springs corroded

Rear tyres perishing

Surface corrosion underside

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2015 77,165 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perished on edges.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 73,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perished on edges.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,686 miles

STRONG ADVISORY:NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE WORN NEARLY TO THE METAL BACKING UNABLE TO FULLY SEE OR MEASURE PAD LINING

lomg handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre worn low on raised edges and starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 27 Nov 2012 69,834 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,834 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2011

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

Fail 4 Dec 2011

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 52,516 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,952 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pure?

Based on 4,263 MOT tests across 275 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
275
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151
Registration plate lamp not working 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 66
position lamp(s) not working 65
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NA55 SYH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Pure models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 60,529 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 Forfour Pure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NA55 SYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was NA55 SYH registered?

NA55 SYH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is NA55 SYH safe to buy?

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