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RF55 CKE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,354 mi
Last recorded119,354 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 CKE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 119,354 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 119,354 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,217 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 116,217 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses cleaned (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 112,455 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 112,455 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both lenses faded (Cleaned up) (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 108,783 miles

Headlamp lenses are faded but image is still visible

Pass 16 Nov 2015 105,086 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 105,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 101,260 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 101,260 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,456 miles

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

The rear brake disc's are in a poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2012 85,796 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 85,796 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 75,184 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,184 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,726 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 63,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,176 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,802 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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RF55 CKE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RF55 CKE, 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 RF55 CKE registered?

RF55 CKE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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