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RJ55 TFK

2005 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,082 mi
Last recorded97,082 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pure60,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 TFK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 97,082 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 97,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,785 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 90,144 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,248 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Nov 2013 83,248 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Nov 2012 75,621 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 65,936 miles

O/S/R tyre perished

Fail 12 Nov 2011 65,920 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,126 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 53,594 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,742 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 45,742 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front n0 plate loose

o/s wiper split

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pure?

Based on 4,263 MOT tests across 275 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
275
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151
Registration plate lamp not working 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 66
position lamp(s) not working 65
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RJ55 TFK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Pure models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 60,529 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 Pure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ55 TFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was RJ55 TFK registered?

RJ55 TFK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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