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SB05 JXJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Multi-colour Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,999 mi
Last recorded62,999 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 JXJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,999 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 62,998 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/f drop link has slight play

Advise n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,437 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,506 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,648 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,036 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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SB05 JXJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Multi-colour with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB05 JXJ, 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 SB05 JXJ registered?

SB05 JXJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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