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GY55 YGV

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

103,434 mi
Last recorded103,434 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YGV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 103,434 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 93,014 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 93,014 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 91,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust manifold upper heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2022 91,691 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust manifold upper heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2021 90,374 miles

Auxiliary belt squeaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust manifold upper heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2020 89,442 miles

Auxiliary belt squeaking

Exhaust manifold upper heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 86,497 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device mounting. ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 86,483 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device mounting. ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level has three inoperative elements. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 79,910 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 79,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 73,703 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 73,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 67,502 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 2 Oct 2015 61,346 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 61,346 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,012 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 47,615 miles

all four tyres outer walls slightly cracking

nearside front tyre small cut

offside & nearside rear tyres edges mishaped

Fail 31 Aug 2013 47,615 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all four tyres outer walls slightly cracking

nearside front tyre small cut

offside & nearside rear tyres edges mishaped

Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,266 miles

n/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2010 32,131 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,895 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 30,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 26,998 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,998 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,485 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)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle?

Based on 5,454 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
5,356
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
Registration plate lamp not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
position lamp(s) not working 41
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GY55 YGV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 Forfour Coolstyle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY55 YGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GY55 YGV registered?

GY55 YGV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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