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YH55 VTP

2005 Smart Forfour Pure

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,332 mi
Last recorded64,332 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pure60,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 VTP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 64,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 64,332 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 61,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,374 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 56,374 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 52,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit with slight cracking on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit with slight cracking on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 46,880 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,477 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking on outer wall

Pass 18 Dec 2014 35,495 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 35,489 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 32,458 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 26,495 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 21,390 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 16,677 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 13,228 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 9,992 miles

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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YH55 VTP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH55 VTP, 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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What year was YH55 VTP registered?

YH55 VTP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YH55 VTP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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