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YH55 VSG

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

113,754 mi
Last recorded113,754 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 VSG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 113,754 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 113,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,044 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 112,794 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 112,473 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 112,466 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower rubber bush mount excessively corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 111,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 109,800 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 108,634 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 107,334 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,770 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 94,772 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cuts in tread, perished, cracking

Offside Rear Tyre perished, cracking.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,542 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 66,205 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,311 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,654 miles

high level stop lamp partly working

Fail 19 Oct 2009 42,654 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers poor

high level stop lamp partly working

Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,061 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 VSG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VSG, 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 YH55 VSG registered?

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

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