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FY55 YBK

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,008 mi
Last recorded95,008 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YBK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,008 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 95,008 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 77,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 72,703 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 67,401 miles

offside dip beam dim

Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,557 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 55,447 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 46,198 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,198 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,536 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,239 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 39,234 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2010 34,309 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,154 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 4 Dec 2008 24,650 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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FY55 YBK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY55 YBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 YBK registered?

FY55 YBK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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