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GL05 YMV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,120 mi
Last recorded79,120 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 YMV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 79,120 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 74,609 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 71,045 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,761 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 65,788 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 63,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,335 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 52,489 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

discs slight wear. o/s/r tyre worn on edges.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,489 miles

discs slight wear. o/s/r tyre worn on edges.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 45,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,586 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,436 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,008 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 22,217 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,217 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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GL05 YMV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc 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 GL05 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

GL05 YMV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is GL05 YMV safe to buy?

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