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DG55 YEJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,198 mi
Last recorded58,198 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YEJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 58,198 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 58,198 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 53,490 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 53,490 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,785 miles

areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 21 Nov 2017 46,785 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,377 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 36,496 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,011 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 33,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,523 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,013 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 17,970 miles

both front tyres + drivers rear all perished

Fail 23 May 2011 17,970 miles

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

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

both front tyres + drivers rear all perished

Pass 29 Apr 2010 12,494 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,075 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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DG55 YEJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DG55 YEJ, 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 DG55 YEJ registered?

DG55 YEJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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