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RK55 ZBE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,544 mi
Last recorded107,544 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 ZBE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 107,544 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 107,544 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s-n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 105,876 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 104,414 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 104,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 101,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 101,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 101,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 96,235 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 96,230 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s-n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 89,336 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 89,020 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 62,029 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 62,029 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 60,143 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 60,143 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central brake light; one bulb inop

Pass 21 Dec 2016 57,830 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,632 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,990 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,820 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 36,789 miles

Child seat fitted offside rear

Covers sills fitted

Partial failure of high level stop lamp

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Fail 3 Dec 2012 36,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted offside rear

Covers sills fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre/visible air leak

Partial failure of high level stop lamp

Service reminder on

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Pass 6 Dec 2011 28,458 miles

Cover sills fitted

Rear discs lipped

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Fail 5 Dec 2011 28,458 miles

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

Cover sills fitted

Front pads wearing thin and discs lipped and corroded

Rear discs lipped

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Strong Advise:Nearside rear tyre perishing

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Wet Test

Pass 1 Dec 2010 22,029 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,224 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 12,693 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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RK55 ZBE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RK55 ZBE, 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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RK55 ZBE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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