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YD05 SCA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Diesel 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

288,062 mi
Last recorded288,062 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SCA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 288,062 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 288,062 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracking/split before rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 273,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear number plates - Spain registered (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button broken/dereriated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle presented with all front and rear lights masked off at time of test.

Fail 18 Apr 2019 273,179 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick-up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick-up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear number plates - Spain registered (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button broken/dereriated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 SCA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SCA, 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 YD05 SCA registered?

YD05 SCA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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