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YG55 ZZC

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,500 mi
Last recorded119,500 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 ZZC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 119,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 103,713 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Outer handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both struts slightly worn (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 103,713 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Outer handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both struts slightly worn (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Lambda cable insecure (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 90,840 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front subframe rusty

underbody surface rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2021 84,244 miles

Front subframe rusty

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and os rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 84,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe rusty

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and os rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 76,161 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner drive shaft seal leaking

sump pan corroded and damp round sump plug

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,394 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 66,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 59,886 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 59,886 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 53,945 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,482 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 48,482 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,305 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,384 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,887 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 17,244 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 11,507 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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YG55 ZZC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YG55 ZZC, 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 YG55 ZZC registered?

YG55 ZZC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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