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YM05 JUW

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,561 mi
Last recorded80,561 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 JUW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 80,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 76,779 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,968 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,437 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,479 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 61,749 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 May 2013

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 49,674 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,711 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,649 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,010 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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YM05 JUW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YM05 JUW, 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 YM05 JUW registered?

YM05 JUW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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