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FY55 YBC

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,339 mi
Last recorded89,339 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YBC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 89,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 87,865 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 86,653 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 85,563 miles

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,118 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,349 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 81,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 78,068 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,371 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,729 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REARS (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 72,729 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REARS (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,309 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 69,309 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 28 Jul 2014 61,373 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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FY55 YBC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY55 YBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY55 YBC registered?

FY55 YBC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 YBC safe to buy?

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