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YE05 USP

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,405 mi
Last recorded163,405 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 USP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 163,405 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 163,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 162,405 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 159,187 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 145,746 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 126,501 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 108,328 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 108,000 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2010 87,887 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 72,439 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 54,764 miles

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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YE05 USP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YE05 USP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE05 USP registered?

YE05 USP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is YE05 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE05 USP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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