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GL05 YLP

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,742 mi
Last recorded175,742 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 YLP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 175,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 171,544 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 166,623 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 160,725 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 156,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 156,242 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both fogged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 153,373 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 153,373 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 148,829 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 148,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 142,792 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 142,792 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 134,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 mm left (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 127,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 mm left (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 127,067 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 122,906 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 117,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 117,644 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 108,953 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 99,867 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 99,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,750 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 89,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 66,698 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 66,698 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 48,286 miles

chip in windscreen at limit

front discs worn to limit

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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GL05 YLP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL05 YLP, 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 GL05 YLP registered?

GL05 YLP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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