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YA05 HNW

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,200 mi
Last recorded100,200 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 100,200 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 100,200 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 89,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 89,773 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n\s\f tyre side wall damaged.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,538 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,920 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,014 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,444 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,450 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 41,450 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,639 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)

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 HNW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HNW, 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 HNW registered?

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

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