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RF55 XXY

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,565 mi
Last recorded114,565 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 XXY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 114,565 miles

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

Front tyres perishing at base of tread

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Rear coil spring corroded at seat (2.4.C.1b)

clutch rattling & knocking

collision damage to rear of vehicle

Fail 27 Jul 2016 114,557 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyres perishing at base of tread

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Rear coil spring corroded at seat (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch rattling & knocking

collision damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2015 107,768 miles

exhaust poor

Fail 28 Jul 2015 107,768 miles

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

exhaust poor

Pass 8 Mar 2014 99,855 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 99,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts on outer wall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,437 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,264 miles

o/s/r tyre inner wall minor cracks

Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,042 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER TREAD AREA.

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD.

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,368 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle?

Based on 5,454 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
5,356
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
Registration plate lamp not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
position lamp(s) not working 41
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RF55 XXY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 Forfour Coolstyle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF55 XXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Coolstyle typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Coolstyle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF55 XXY registered?

RF55 XXY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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