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YJ55 HYU

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,141 mi
Last recorded110,141 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 HYU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 110,141 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 84,625 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 84,624 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper/hose union (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,249 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,019 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 76,619 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,619 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,791 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,802 miles

Both front brake disc's worn to limit

front brakes only just met imbalance requirements

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,262 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,805 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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YJ55 HYU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 60,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ55 HYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ55 HYU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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