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YL05 YYH

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,792 mi
Last recorded162,792 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 YYH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 162,792 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front mirror held by tape

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 162,779 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front mirror has tape on

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 161,684 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both Rear coil springs are corroded

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle / Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 161,658 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle / Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 158,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 158,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 157,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

engine oil low

Fail 24 Apr 2018 157,534 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

engine oil low

Pass 19 Apr 2016 154,646 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 154,631 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 153,717 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 123,653 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 109,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,036 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,908 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,616 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,219 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,550 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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YL05 YYH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YL05 YYH, 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 YL05 YYH registered?

YL05 YYH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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