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AJ54 YCD

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,623 mi
Last recorded81,623 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YCD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 81,623 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,333 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 71,042 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 71,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2018 67,420 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front flexible brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,050 miles

headlamps misting starting to affect beam pattern

small hole in o/s/f indicator lense

Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,612 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on edge of tread

Fail 18 Aug 2015 56,802 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' screen toys (8.3.1e)

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 56,802 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' screen toys (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 56,804 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,810 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,255 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 45,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,102 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,646 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,525 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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AJ54 YCD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ54 YCD, 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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AJ54 YCD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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