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YA05 AAO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,061 mi
Last recorded127,061 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 AAO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 127,061 miles

Front head lights only just met requirements ( poss polish )

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear hand brake only just met requirements osr

Fail 11 Jun 2019 127,061 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front head lights only just met requirements ( poss polish )

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear hand brake only just met requirements osr

Pass 1 Jun 2018 121,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 114,497 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 114,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 105,840 miles

OIL leak

Slight chips in windscreen

Fail 27 May 2016 105,840 miles

OIL leak

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2015 97,118 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 97,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing LOW

Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,538 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 88,538 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,356 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 80,190 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

offside handbrake effort low

offside rear tyre nailed close to the sidewall

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 73,050 miles

offrside rear brake disc corroded and lipped

offside handbrake effort very low

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,065 miles

nsr tyre slightly out of shape 205/45/16

two bulbs not working on centre brake light

Fail 8 Jul 2011 65,065 miles

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

nsr tyre slightly out of shape 205/45/16

two bulbs not working on centre brake light

Pass 8 Jul 2010 56,216 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,712 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,624 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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YA05 AAO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YA05 AAO, 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 YA05 AAO registered?

YA05 AAO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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