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BN05 YPA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,435 mi
Last recorded86,435 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YPA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 78,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,472 miles

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 67,122 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 54,729 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,729 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 42,413 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2010 42,413 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2009 29,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,145 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 17,718 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 17,702 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BN05 YPA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BN05 YPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 YPA registered?

BN05 YPA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BN05 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 YPA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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