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YD05 GSJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,869 mi
Last recorded105,869 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 GSJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 105,869 miles

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2019 105,869 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,180 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 93,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 93,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 [501] (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 86,839 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 86,789 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 79,399 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 79,393 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 72,812 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,163 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,144 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,910 miles

powersteering worked ok at time off test after been worked on

Fail 26 Sep 2011 44,845 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,038 miles

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

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

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

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

advisory offside front brake pads are fitted wrong

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,183 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 13,809 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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YD05 GSJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD05 GSJ, 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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YD05 GSJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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