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AV05 BBF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

71,850 mi
Last recorded71,850 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BBF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 71,850 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 71,772 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tailgate button in operative but can be opened

Pass 12 Mar 2024 71,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 70,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 68,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,281 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 60,777 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,541 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,016 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,051 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,622 miles

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front tyres have cuts to tread area and cracking to tread area

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,565 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread areas

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,134 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 21,256 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,677 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 16,677 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,222 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 BBF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BBF, 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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AV05 BBF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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