CarVerify

Free Car Check

HJ55 YLR

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,758 mi
Last recorded77,758 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YLR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 77,758 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 55,690 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 55,161 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 54,465 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,812 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 49,570 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,618 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking in tread and scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,693 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge (tracking ?)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,472 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

n/s repeater lens is cracked but not showing white light.

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

o/s/r tyre is perishing and cracked with age and out of shape (heal toe) Below service standard

Pass 15 Mar 2014 41,439 miles

All brake discs are scored.

o/s/r tyre has cracks in the tread

Fail 15 Mar 2014 41,439 miles

All brake discs are scored.

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre has cracks in the tread

Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,804 miles

unable to test rear seat belts due to seats folded down

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,358 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 36,358 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,836 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 29,339 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,714 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HJ55 YLR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJ55 YLR?

You can check the full history of HJ55 YLR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HJ55 YLR registered?

HJ55 YLR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is HJ55 YLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ55 YLR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ55 YLR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HJ55 YLR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.