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YA05 ABU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,302 mi
Last recorded50,302 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 ABU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 50,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 50,302 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 42,529 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 34,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 34,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 27,717 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 26,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Damage to sidewall & cracked on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 26,006 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed and bad cracks

Nearside Rear bad age related cracks

Fail 23 Jul 2018 26,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed and bad cracks

Nearside Rear bad age related cracks

Pass 6 Jul 2017 24,714 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres cuts to outer walls, no cords showing

Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,493 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 alloy wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 23,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 alloy wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 22,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers slight smear, screen dirty

Fail 14 Jul 2015 22,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers slight smear, screen dirty

Pass 4 Jul 2014 20,885 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 19,465 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 18,236 miles

both front & offside rear alloys slight buckle

Pass 29 Jun 2011 16,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,964 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,862 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 8,479 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 8,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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YA05 ABU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YA05 ABU, 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 ABU registered?

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

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