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YA05 ABX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,403 mi
Last recorded79,403 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 79,403 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,083 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 74,083 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 69,048 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,767 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2019 58,373 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 51,986 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,738 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,282 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 41,162 miles

NS side repeater cracked - still working

Pass 29 May 2015 38,221 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 35,580 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 32,451 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 29,014 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 29,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 May 2011 26,304 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,438 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 22,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 18,441 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 18,438 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,362 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 14,362 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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 ABX 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 77.3%.

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 ABX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA05 ABX registered?

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

Is YA05 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 ABX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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