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EY55 MYV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,215 mi
Last recorded131,215 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 MYV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 131,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 125,642 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2021 125,640 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2020 113,911 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 104,838 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 104,838 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 98,957 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 92,761 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016
Pass 15 Aug 2015 78,561 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,286 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 70,281 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,872 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges and starting to crack and perish

Pass 5 Sep 2012 4,692 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,974 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,908 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2010 43,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,038 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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EY55 MYV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EY55 MYV, 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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EY55 MYV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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