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BBZ 112

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,184 mi
Last recorded116,184 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 112
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 116,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,624 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,997 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,491 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 72,491 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,000 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 67,000 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,243 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 60,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,644 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 45,650 miles

oil leak from r.c.g

Pass 8 May 2009 38,173 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 38,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,923 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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BBZ 112 is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,778 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBZ 112, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BBZ 112 registered?

BBZ 112 is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is BBZ 112 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBZ 112 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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