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MK55 YFO

2005 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,484 mi
Last recorded64,484 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pure60,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 YFO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 64,484 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 62,297 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,302 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 54,406 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 54,406 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,558 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,526 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,448 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,726 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 33,726 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,129 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 28,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,894 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pure?

Based on 4,263 MOT tests across 275 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
275
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151
Registration plate lamp not working 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 66
position lamp(s) not working 65
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MK55 YFO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Pure models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 60,529 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Pure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK55 YFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK55 YFO registered?

MK55 YFO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is MK55 YFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 YFO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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