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ND55 ZXR

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,055 mi
Last recorded109,055 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 ZXR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 109,055 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/wearing on outer edges BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 96,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 96,064 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 95,967 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly grating (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

all four brake discs have surface corrossion

eml on

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2020 95,967 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished , split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly grating (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

all four brake discs have surface corrossion

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 91,886 miles

all 4 shocks worn

both head lights deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,646 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 87,645 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,098 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 84,064 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake discs worn and rusty

rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2016 78,221 miles

areas of exhaust system rusting

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

rear axle beam both front large fixing bushes splitting

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 30 Mar 2015 74,091 miles

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

exhaust system rusting

nearside front wiper rubber a bit smeary

nearside rear tyre tread 1.6mm

offside front wiper rubber ends split

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

rear axle beam front fixing bushes splitting

some undercutting to front brake discs

some undercutting to rear brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,091 miles

exhaust system rusting

nearside front wiper rubber a bit smeary

nearside rear tyre tread 1.6mm

offside front wiper rubber ends split

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

rear axle beam front fixing bushes splitting

some undercutting to front brake discs

some undercutting to rear brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres side wall cracking

left heand front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 15 Apr 2014 70,643 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres side wall cracking

left heand front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,642 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,593 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,027 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,449 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 49,449 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,959 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 33,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 33,638 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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ND55 ZXR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ND55 ZXR, 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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ND55 ZXR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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