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YH55 VRN

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

210,758 mi
Last recorded210,758 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 VRN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 210,758 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 196,926 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 188,848 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 188,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2022 179,749 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,499 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 97,499 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 93,153 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 91,430 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 89,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 86,754 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD

Pass 19 Feb 2016 84,071 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 84,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 4 Feb 2015 81,365 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 77,381 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,180 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,766 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,626 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,368 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,553 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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YH55 VRN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YH55 VRN, 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 YH55 VRN registered?

YH55 VRN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is YH55 VRN safe to buy?

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