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RK05 DYA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,564 mi
Last recorded87,564 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 DYA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 87,564 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,997 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 78,690 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 78,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 75,155 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 68,138 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 63,472 miles

Offside Rear Outer door handle operation tempremental,advise attention ,opened at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,570 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Jul 2017 55,557 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,942 miles

dashboard slightly damp

Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,815 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 45,732 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges and have cuts

front and rear brake disc worn

high rear brake imbalance 25%

o/s/f wheel binding close to limit

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,944 miles

cuts to both rear tyres

front and rear brake disc worn

n/s/r tyre 10 years old

o/s/r tyre 7 years old

Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,399 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2012 43,631 miles

general corrosion to exhaust

slight age cracking to o/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,574 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres have some cuts

front discs worn

outer sills covered

rear discs worn

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,717 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,859 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 39,857 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,052 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,606 miles

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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RK05 DYA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RK05 DYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK05 DYA registered?

RK05 DYA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is RK05 DYA safe to buy?

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