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YP55 XXF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,103 mi
Last recorded184,103 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 XXF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 184,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 180,033 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 180,033 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 165,180 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 147,488 miles

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2016 147,488 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2015 128,189 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 107,682 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,816 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,054 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,098 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,826 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,489 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,926 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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YP55 XXF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel 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 YP55 XXF, 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 YP55 XXF registered?

YP55 XXF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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