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RY05 JHO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,579 mi
Last recorded86,579 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 JHO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 86,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 70,324 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 70,324 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,689 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 61,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,876 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,053 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 44,104 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,880 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,616 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,036 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,651 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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RY05 JHO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RY05 JHO, 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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What year was RY05 JHO registered?

RY05 JHO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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