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RY05 JHX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,943 mi
Last recorded102,943 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 101,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

CHILD SEATS FITTED

N/S HEAD LAMP DIP BEAM OUTPUT IS POOR

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

SCREECHING SOUND WHEN STARTING AND LOADING THE ALTERNATOR

SECTIONS OF THE HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT IS NOT WORKING

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 94,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s head light output is low

Pass 2 May 2014 84,226 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 72,470 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 64,709 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 64,709 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 54,355 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,785 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 41,785 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 33,973 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,426 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 JHX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JHX, 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 JHX registered?

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

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