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PE55 NJN

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

197,031 mi
Last recorded197,031 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 NJN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 197,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and 0mm on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light has 1 segment not working. (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 197,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and 0mm on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light has 1 segment not working. (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 185,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edges, 4mm in central tread. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light has 1 segment not working. (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 185,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edges, 4mm in central tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light has 1 segment not working. (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 179,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel filler neck movement at cap end

Fail 14 Nov 2014 179,292 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel filler neck movement at cap end

Pass 4 Nov 2013 154,790 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 154,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 129,273 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 129,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 106,113 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 106,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,766 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 87,766 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,761 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,149 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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PE55 NJN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 PE55 NJN, 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 PE55 NJN registered?

PE55 NJN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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