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YJ54 CGL

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 CGL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 91,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 80,496 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 74,604 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 74,523 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 74,371 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 74,371 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 73,990 miles

temporary fuel cap

Fail 12 May 2016 73,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge cracking (4.1.E.1)

temporary fuel cap

Pass 23 May 2015 72,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 70,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2014 70,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2013 68,448 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 68,448 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 66,397 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 66,396 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2011 61,375 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,723 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,430 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,473 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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YJ54 CGL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ54 CGL, 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 YJ54 CGL registered?

YJ54 CGL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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