MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog light lens smashed
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog light lens smashed
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres close to minimum limit
Offside Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres close to minimum limit
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front wipers torn but not obstructimg drivers view
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front wipers smearing the screen slightly
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
one bulb out in centre stop light
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
n/sf o/sf tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.
n/sf o/sf tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ55 HYP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 YJ55 HYP, 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 YJ55 HYP registered?
YJ55 HYP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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