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YS05 FZC

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,296 mi
Last recorded160,296 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 FZC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 160,296 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 160,296 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 151,434 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 144,154 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 144,154 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 137,305 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2017 137,299 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2016 130,915 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 130,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 124,625 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 113,494 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 113,494 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 102,948 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 102,948 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,947 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 89,947 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,645 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,445 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,084 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 36,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F wiper blade split.

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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YS05 FZC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YS05 FZC, 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 YS05 FZC registered?

YS05 FZC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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