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YA55 SXG

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

172,473 mi
Last recorded172,473 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 SXG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 172,473 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 172,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 137,531 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 133,015 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 106,716 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 81,859 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,506 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,887 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,292 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,308 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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YA55 SXG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YA55 SXG, 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 YA55 SXG registered?

YA55 SXG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YA55 SXG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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