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MK55 YFX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,449 mi
Last recorded127,449 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 YFX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 127,449 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 120,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,990 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 117,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 108,508 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 96,268 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,850 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,288 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 13,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 13,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2011 53,056 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 53,056 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 46,408 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 37,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,667 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,667 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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MK55 YFX 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 76.5%.

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 MK55 YFX, 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 MK55 YFX registered?

MK55 YFX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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