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YR55 VJD

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,648 mi
Last recorded130,648 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VJD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 130,648 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 125,792 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 125,792 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 119,049 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 112,524 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,912 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 88,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 88,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,139 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 82,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,340 miles

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

front disces lipped

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,614 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 22 Mar 2012 49,614 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 16 Mar 2011 40,007 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,007 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,835 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2009 27,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres cracking

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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YR55 VJD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YR55 VJD, 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 YR55 VJD registered?

YR55 VJD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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