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BL05 YTP

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,193 mi
Last recorded47,193 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YTP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 47,193 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 39,488 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 34,059 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 31,267 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 29,529 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 28,509 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 28,115 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 25,642 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 25,562 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 23,890 miles

Central Front HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY

Central Front Upper BRAKE FLUID ON MIN

Nearside Front Upper STEEL BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Rear N/S/R BRAKE HAS SLIGHT FLUCTIATION

Offside Front FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear BRAKE DISC HEAVERLY RUSTY

Offside Rear BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO LIMMIT

Fail 11 Sep 2018 23,890 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit BRACKET FITTED INCORRECTLY (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY

Central Front Upper BRAKE FLUID ON MIN

Nearside Front Upper STEEL BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Rear N/S/R BRAKE HAS SLIGHT FLUCTIATION

Offside Front FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear BRAKE DISC HEAVERLY RUSTY

Offside Rear BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO LIMMIT

Pass 15 Sep 2017 21,959 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 21,134 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,060 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 18,431 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 17,253 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 15,465 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 15,465 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,391 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 11,999 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 9,850 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 9,850 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 6,743 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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BL05 YTP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BL05 YTP, 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 BL05 YTP registered?

BL05 YTP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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