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Y99 NKJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,731 mi
Last recorded92,731 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 NKJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 92,731 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

aux/vbelt worn

Fail 27 Dec 2025 92,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on front lower arm debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on front lower arm debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

aux/vbelt worn

Pass 16 Dec 2024 88,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 84,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 84,232 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 77,322 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 64,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 59,389 miles

All tyres perishing

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 55,844 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 55,843 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 50,652 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 46,331 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 41,554 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 37,171 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 37,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,777 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 31,783 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 28,344 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 24,744 miles

offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 24 Sep 2011 24,744 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,365 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 17,706 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 17,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 13,582 miles

split on innersidewall of osf tyre (cord not showing)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 13,582 miles

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

split on innersidewall of osf tyre (cord not showing)

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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Y99 NKJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y99 NKJ, 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 Y99 NKJ registered?

Y99 NKJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is Y99 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y99 NKJ shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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