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YT55 VLS

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

77,541 mi
Last recorded77,541 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 VLS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 77,541 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 75,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 74,592 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 74,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 73,569 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 73,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 72,772 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 72,745 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 77,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 70,973 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 70,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (both) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 70,301 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 70,300 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,751 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,895 miles

Nail in N/S/R Tyre - found to be without pressure.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 66,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in N/S/R Tyre - found to be without pressure.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,101 miles

MIL lamp on

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

nearside rear brake bind

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,132 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,935 miles

advice n/s/r tyre on excess cuts not deep enough to reach cords.

advice o/s/r tyre on cracks not deep enough to reach cords.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 34,909 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advice n/s/r tyre on excess cuts not deep enough to reach cords.

advice o/s/r tyre on cracks not deep enough to reach cords.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 30,181 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,181 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,062 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,726 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 19,725 miles

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

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

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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YT55 VLS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YT55 VLS, 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 YT55 VLS registered?

YT55 VLS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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