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AV05 BAA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,255 mi
Last recorded24,255 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BAA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 24,255 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake disc discoloured (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 23,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 23,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 23,509 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 23,092 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 22,301 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 21,677 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 21,110 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 20,597 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,979 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,477 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTTER SIDEWALL SLIGHT DAMAGE (BEEN KERBED AND CUT)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,258 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,076 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 15,078 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 13,012 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 11,405 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 11,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 8,477 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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AV05 BAA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 65,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 BAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV05 BAA registered?

AV05 BAA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is AV05 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 BAA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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