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DG55 YGL

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

69,403 mi
Last recorded69,403 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YGL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 69,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 69,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 65,786 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 65,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 61,545 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 57,616 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 57,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 54,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 51,046 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 51,046 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,801 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,879 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall deteriating

Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,517 miles

both rear tyres deteriating

Fail 31 Mar 2017 39,517 miles

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

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

both rear tyres deteriating

Pass 1 Apr 2016 36,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 31,094 miles

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

advise full brake check

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low(especially nearside front inner)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 29,103 miles

175/65/14

nearside front inner brake pad looks low

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished and worn on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,988 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,918 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,392 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,570 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 YGL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

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

Is DG55 YGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 YGL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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