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YS55 OZL

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,961 mi
Last recorded94,961 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 OZL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 94,961 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 88,542 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 88,542 miles

Horn is a bell (1.6.2c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,721 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014
Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service Indicator On

Fail 31 Jan 2013 63,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service Indicator On

Fail 23 Feb 2012 57,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear discs slightly corroded. visible pad level ok. squeal from brakes.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,505 miles

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

front and rear discs slightly corroded. visible pad level ok. squeal from brakes.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,290 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 50,699 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 50,699 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,773 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,875 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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YS55 OZL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS55 OZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS55 OZL registered?

YS55 OZL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YS55 OZL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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