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BD05 DKE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,688 mi
Last recorded43,688 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 DKE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 43,688 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 38,530 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 38,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 37,226 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 36,084 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 36,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,249 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 35,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 33,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 29,941 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 29,941 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 26,273 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 23,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 19,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 18,031 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 14,085 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 10,558 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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BD05 DKE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD05 DKE, 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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BD05 DKE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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