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YC55 YKD

2005 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,967 mi
Last recorded87,967 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pure60,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YKD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 87,967 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 87,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

steering mechanism is stiff

Pass 12 Jun 2019 74,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 69,179 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working Rear (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 64,569 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 58,751 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,739 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 56,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 53,845 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,845 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,702 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 50,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 44,585 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,194 miles

slight mist on rear shockers

Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,198 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 32,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 22,143 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 21,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pure?

Based on 4,263 MOT tests across 275 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
275
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151
Registration plate lamp not working 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 66
position lamp(s) not working 65
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YC55 YKD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Pure models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 60,529 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 Forfour Pure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC55 YKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YC55 YKD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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