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RY55 DYD

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,479 mi
Last recorded71,479 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 DYD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,479 miles

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

Nearside Front slight wear in anti roll bar link joint. may knock.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,244 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 67,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,752 miles

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

inner wheel arch fouling nearside front anti-roll bar link

steering seems slightly stiff

Fail 24 Jul 2015 63,752 miles

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

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

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

inner wheel arch fouling nearside front anti-roll bar link

steering seems slightly stiff

Fail 11 Jul 2014 60,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,238 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,844 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Fail 23 Jul 2013 54,844 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,808 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,024 miles

Anti roll bar fouling undershield (nearside)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 37,266 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 27,631 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,815 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 20,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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RY55 DYD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY55 DYD, 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 RY55 DYD registered?

RY55 DYD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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