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YP05 WWB

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Green Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,770 mi
Last recorded146,770 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 WWB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 146,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 140,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread tow ball damage. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps, lenses have some fogging.

Fail 29 Jun 2023 140,831 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded scored etc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread tow ball damage. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps, lenses have some fogging.

Pass 2 Jul 2022 134,096 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 of 6. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside handbrake has relative low effort.

Pass 17 Jul 2021 127,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 121,927 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 4. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 112,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated both rear. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 105,086 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,755 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,144 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 27 Apr 2016 88,144 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,563 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2015 79,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,893 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,930 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 56,518 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,061 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,700 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,510 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,522 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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YP05 WWB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Green with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YP05 WWB, 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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YP05 WWB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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