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LR55 YUU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,975 mi
Last recorded64,975 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 YUU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 64,975 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 64,867 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 61,622 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 59,742 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 59,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 55,448 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 51,532 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 48,958 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 43,779 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,507 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 39,830 miles

Front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Jan 2016 37,370 miles

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

nail in n\s\f tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,951 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 32,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 305,323 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,081 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,713 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,945 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,813 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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LR55 YUU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LR55 YUU, 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 LR55 YUU registered?

LR55 YUU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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