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PE55 NJY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,849 mi
Last recorded123,849 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 NJY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 123,849 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 123,849 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 111,420 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 111,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 98,618 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 87,094 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 69,344 miles

Slight leak from offside driveshaft oil seal

Fail 17 Nov 2017 69,343 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Slight leak from offside driveshaft oil seal

Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt as child seat fitted

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,053 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 45,558 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 39,741 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 32,974 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,259 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,761 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres have started to wear on outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2008 15,981 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NJY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PE55 NJY, 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 NJY registered?

PE55 NJY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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