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YS05 YSU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,199 mi
Last recorded139,199 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 YSU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 139,199 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 136,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 127,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 117,138 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 113,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2021 110,454 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 108,427 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,492 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror casing/side repeater slightly damaged

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,989 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 100,985 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All tyre valves slightly perished

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear inner brake pads starting to wear low and very slight wear scoring to discs recommend removal of wheels to check all brakes

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,084 miles

All tyre valve stems perished.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,008 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 88,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,448 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 73,042 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,148 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,102 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,784 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 14,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,935 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 30,935 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,675 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 22,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YSU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YS05 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

YS05 YSU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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