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YA05 HNV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,960 mi
Last recorded87,960 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,960 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 87,960 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,084 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,710 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 79,710 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,297 miles

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 75,277 miles

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

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,658 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 70,658 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,245 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 66,238 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,893 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,995 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 53,995 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,721 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,060 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 25,501 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,501 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 HNV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HNV, 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 HNV registered?

YA05 HNV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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