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YX05 WCG

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

104,520 mi
Last recorded104,520 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 WCG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 104,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 102,941 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 102,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 101,539 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 100,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 99,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2020 98,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 87,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 76,129 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 64,441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 52,583 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 46,405 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,475 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,628 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,031 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,467 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,010 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,015 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,812 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

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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YX05 WCG 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 94.7%.

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 YX05 WCG, 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 YX05 WCG registered?

YX05 WCG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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