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DG55 YGD

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,903 mi
Last recorded132,903 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YGD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 132,903 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 132,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 129,037 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 126,068 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 121,064 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 121,064 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,238 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 113,238 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 105,954 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,204 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 96,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,499 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 74,769 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,769 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,146 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,582 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,149 miles

front brake inbalance high 24%

Fail 1 Oct 2008 35,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake inbalance high 24%

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 YGD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YGD, 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 YGD registered?

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

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