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DG55 YGJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,127 mi
Last recorded125,127 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YGJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 125,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 125,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 110,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 97,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also, worn smooth on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also, worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

unable to check the condition or operation of the rear seatbelts

Fail 30 Aug 2017 97,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also, worn smooth on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also, worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

unable to check the condition or operation of the rear seatbelts

Pass 17 Aug 2016 81,355 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 81,354 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 66,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,869 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 56,799 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,502 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,646 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,147 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,320 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,148 miles

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

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

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 YGJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGJ, 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 YGJ registered?

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

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