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BD05 YNJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,698 mi
Last recorded149,698 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YNJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 149,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2014 107,869 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,232 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 102,232 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 95,132 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear discs are corroded slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2012 94,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear discs are starting to split

offside wiper smears slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2011 80,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,957 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,465 miles

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 10 Jul 2008 36,447 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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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BD05 YNJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BD05 YNJ, 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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BD05 YNJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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