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DG55 VYJ

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,703 mi
Last recorded114,703 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VYJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 114,703 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 114,703 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2023 110,309 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,991 miles

high level stop lamp has a bulb not working

Fail 18 Jan 2022 104,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb not located correctly (4.1.4 (b))

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

high level stop lamp has a bulb not working

Pass 15 Jan 2021 98,407 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 92,609 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 84,297 miles

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

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2018 78,537 miles

front windscreen has abrasion marks present

Fail 15 Jan 2018 78,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front windscreen has abrasion marks present

Pass 12 Jan 2017 74,937 miles

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

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

Rear tyres showing wear on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2016 68,906 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 56,277 miles

marks in wind screen

Fail 20 Jan 2014 56,277 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

marks in wind screen

Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,726 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear slight flat spot

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,436 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 42,148 miles

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

windscreen has very light scratchs

Pass 25 Sep 2010 34,185 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 26,580 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,888 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle?

Based on 5,454 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
5,356
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
Registration plate lamp not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
position lamp(s) not working 41
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DG55 VYJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Coolstyle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG55 VYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Coolstyle typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Coolstyle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG55 VYJ registered?

DG55 VYJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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