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YA05 HNR

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,801 mi
Last recorded171,801 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 HNR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 171,801 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 152,942 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front exhaust clamp damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2021 152,905 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front exhaust clamp damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2020 149,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to worn disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damage small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively border line time of test (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake pad lining signs of heat , poor condition

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair fail first attempt, passed on second attempt , benefit of doubt given (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 149,040 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to worn disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damage small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively border line time of test (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake pad lining signs of heat , poor condition

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair fail first attempt, passed on second attempt , benefit of doubt given (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 144,850 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 144,827 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018
Pass 5 Jan 2017 137,694 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 134,529 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 134,529 miles

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 130,474 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 119,477 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 119,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 107,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside wing mirror slightly insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2012 107,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre has a nail in it

nearside wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2012 91,598 miles

front exhaust in poor condition

ns mirror taped up

Fail 5 Jan 2012 91,598 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front exhaust in poor condition

ns mirror taped up

Pass 6 Jan 2011 71,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 47,357 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 29,681 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 20,387 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 HNR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HNR, 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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YA05 HNR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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