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DG55 YEY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,054 mi
Last recorded87,054 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YEY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 87,054 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 72,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 67,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 67,000 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,869 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,396 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 53,813 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,491 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,702 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,659 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,568 miles

drivers side door mirror casing broken

Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,598 miles

ADVISE NEAR SIDEREAR TYRE TREAD SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,370 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,015 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 26,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre getting low 3mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,142 miles

O/S/F tyre getting low 3mm

Pass 2 Oct 2009 22,632 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,987 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 YEY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DG55 YEY, 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 DG55 YEY registered?

DG55 YEY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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The MOT history for DG55 YEY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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