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GY55 YHJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,190 mi
Last recorded233,190 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YHJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 233,190 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 224,427 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 224,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 206,489 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 184,298 miles

front brake discs worn on the inner face

offside front mirror glass slightly damaged

offside front tyre bald inner edge + close to legal limit + cut outer side wall

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 160,370 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven

nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

Fail 29 Sep 2015 160,362 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

Fail 29 Sep 2014 137,934 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 137,934 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 117,535 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split

slight damage to offside front bumper

Fail 7 Oct 2013 117,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front wiper blade split

slight damage to offside front bumper

Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,997 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front disc croded

nearside front suspension top bearing stiff

offside front disc croded

offside front suspension top bearing stiff

Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,793 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,516 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,591 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 (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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GY55 YHJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY55 YHJ, 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 GY55 YHJ registered?

GY55 YHJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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