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YH55 YBW

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,353 mi
Last recorded94,353 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 YBW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 94,185 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 84,771 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 76,888 miles

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2010 68,671 miles

nearside front indicator lamp loose

rear brake discs slightly pitted

some bulbs out in high level brake light

Fail 16 Dec 2010 68,671 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front indicator lamp loose

rear brake discs slightly pitted

some bulbs out in high level brake light

Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly cracked/uneven wear

front wipers poor

high level stop lamp partly working

lower effort on nearside rear footbrake

nearside front flasher unit lose/damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,657 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 YBW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBW, 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 YBW registered?

YH55 YBW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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