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NU05 JHL

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,781 mi
Last recorded115,781 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 JHL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 115,781 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 115,752 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 112,474 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 112,037 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 110,225 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 109,385 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 106,325 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 95,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,189 miles

FAN BELT NEEDS REPLACING / O/S/F TYRE SLIGHT PERRISHING X WEAR ON INNER EDGE / SLIGHT PERRISHING ON N/S/F TYRE / FRONT PADS HALF WORN / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END / N/S/R TYRE 3MM ON OUTER / O/S/R AXLE BUSH WEARING

Fail 9 Mar 2015 82,189 miles

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

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

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

FAN BELT NEEDS REPLACING / O/S/F TYRE SLIGHT PERRISHING X WEAR ON INNER EDGE / SLIGHT PERRISHING ON N/S/F TYRE / FRONT PADS HALF WORN / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END / N/S/R TYRE 3MM ON OUTER / O/S/R AXLE BUSH WEARING

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,182 miles

o/s/rear axle bush splitting

Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,033 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,479 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,926 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,516 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,840 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,954 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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NU05 JHL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NU05 JHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU05 JHL registered?

NU05 JHL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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