Official DVLA Record
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2005 Smart Forfour 1.3L Petrol · YA05 ABK

YA05 ABK

2005 Smart Forfour (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2005. Recorded mileage 53,045 miles. MOT valid until 21/07/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.

Make & Model
SMART FORFOUR
Year / Origin
2005 · Leeds
MOT Status
Valid until 21/07/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/01/2027)
Recorded Mileage
53,045 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/07/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/01/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
1332cc

YA05 ABK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
  • 53,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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YA05 ABK Mileage History

  1. 11/07/202451,359 mi
  2. 22/07/202451,382 mi+23 mi
  3. 07/07/202552,110 mi+728 mi
  4. 07/07/202552,113 mi+3 mi
  5. 20/07/202653,045 mi+932 mi

Average of roughly 834 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YA05 ABK MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Sept 2026, 14:17
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Smart Forfour (YA05 ABK) between July 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY