CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC55 ULK

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Grey Petrol 1499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,538 mi
Last recorded114,538 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 ULK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 114,538 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders

Nearside headlight lens needs a polish to improve image

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

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn too wear bars

Offside headlight lens needs a polish too improve image

hub caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2020 107,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. The projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. The projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 105,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 6 Jun 2019 105,309 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts rack wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,405 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 103,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lense deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lense deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front tyre worn outer edge and perishing

Nearside front tyre worn low and perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2015 98,482 miles

N/S/REAR RIM HAS SLIGHTLY DAMAGE

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 88,256 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 77,866 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 63,274 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,099 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 49,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,630 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,559 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 33,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,862 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
Full Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YC55 ULK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 60,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC55 ULK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC55 ULK?

You can check the full history of YC55 ULK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC55 ULK registered?

YC55 ULK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is YC55 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC55 ULK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC55 ULK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YC55 ULK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.