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YC55 YKL

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,651 mi
Last recorded103,651 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YKL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 103,651 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 103,650 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 98,270 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 93,399 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 85,735 miles

Central Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,024 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 83,808 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2016 78,028 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,335 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 71,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 71,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 66,262 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 61,654 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 61,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,999 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 43,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,186 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,866 miles

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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YC55 YKL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC55 YKL, 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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YC55 YKL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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