MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Long travel on parking brake.
Rear brakes imbalanced.
induction pipe leaking
Emissions not tested due to evhaust leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not checked no washers (3.4 (b) (ii))
induction pipe leaking
o/s handbrake not returning to stop
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
h/brake lever button missing
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding w/bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
h/brake lever button missing
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f inner disc pad getting low
n/s/r tyre low on edges
o/s/f tyre low on edges
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
damaged undertray fouling on n/s/f anti-roll bar link
exhaust heatshield insecure
n/s/f inner disc pad getting low
n/s/r tyre low on edges
o/s/f tyre low on edges
All wheel trims pinching tyre valves
Engine mountings weak
Front suspension lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating
N/s/f tyre worn unevenly
N/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
O/s headlamp pattern poor
O/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and carcass deteriorating
O/s/r tyre worn unevenly, bald on inner edge and close to limits
Plastic covers and liners preventing full examination
Service wear to front brake discs
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
All wheel trims pinching tyre valves
Engine mountings weak
Front suspension lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating
N/s/f tyre worn unevenly
N/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
O/s headlamp pattern poor
O/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and carcass deteriorating
O/s/r tyre worn unevenly, bald on inner edge and close to limits
Plastic covers and liners preventing full examination
Service wear to front brake discs
O/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn unevenly and close to service limits
Small chips o/s windscreen
Some corrosion to suspension components
Some deterioration o/s/r tyre carcass
Light corrosion to front subframe and components
N/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and carcass deteriorating
Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination
Rear number plate deteriorated
Service wear to front brake discs
Various small chips on screen
N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and some carcass deterioration
O/s/r tyre carcass deteriorating
Small chips on windscreen
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and some carcass deterioration
O/s/r tyre carcass deteriorating
Small chips on windscreen
Plastic covers preventing full examination
Surface corrosion to all brake discs
O/S mirror cover missing.
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
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RJ55 TDU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 RJ55 TDU, 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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RJ55 TDU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 October 2005.
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