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HJ55 YLP

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,908 mi
Last recorded58,908 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YLP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 58,908 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 56,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 52,029 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 46,288 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 42,185 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 38,439 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,393 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 34,339 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,923 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,658 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 20,722 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,722 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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HJ55 YLP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ55 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 HJ55 YLP registered?

HJ55 YLP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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