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NJ05 YDV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,787 mi
Last recorded53,787 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 YDV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 53,787 miles

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

exhaust heatshield loose

nearside outer sill panel has body damage

Fail 4 Jan 2017 53,787 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

nearside outer sill panel has body damage

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,522 miles

Battery/alternator light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,460 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 41,460 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 39,131 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,984 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 34,975 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,235 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 22,269 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 16,827 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 11,588 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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NJ05 YDV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NJ05 YDV, 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 NJ05 YDV registered?

NJ05 YDV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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