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MM55 WYY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,731 mi
Last recorded73,731 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 WYY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2017 73,731 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Bearing noisy when rotated (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,375 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 64,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 58,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 54,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 47,660 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 41,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 41,078 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 34,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,269 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 29,382 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 29,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,153 miles

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

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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MM55 WYY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MM55 WYY, 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 MM55 WYY registered?

MM55 WYY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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