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AV05 BBU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,940 mi
Last recorded63,940 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,268 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,075 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,203 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on side wall.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,304 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 47,304 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,134 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 40,587 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,873 miles

Rear brake pads worn very low,

Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,787 miles

Offside rear outer brake pads low.

Pass 10 May 2008 28,914 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 BBU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BBU, 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 BBU registered?

AV05 BBU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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