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MK55 YHC

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,532 mi
Last recorded113,532 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 YHC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 113,532 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 106,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 94,719 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,077 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,173 miles

all brake pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,465 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,056 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 60,056 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,362 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 57,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front wipers worn

near side front tyre has a cut in it

off side rear tyre has a cut in it and worn unevenly

Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,791 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 48,791 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,084 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,609 miles

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

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

offside front wheel out of shape

Fail 3 Sep 2008 35,609 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front wheel out of shape

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 YHC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol 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 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

MK55 YHC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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