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GJ55 YGU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,015 mi
Last recorded61,015 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 YGU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 61,015 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,106 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 59,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,506 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,341 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,902 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 49,094 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 49,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 42,472 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 29 Nov 2012 37,877 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,358 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 26,367 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 26,367 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 21,205 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,684 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR HAS CRACKED GLASS

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS VERY SLIGHT CRACKING TO OUTTER SIDE WALL

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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GJ55 YGU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black 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 (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 GJ55 YGU, 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 GJ55 YGU registered?

GJ55 YGU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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