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BD05 MUY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,408 mi
Last recorded131,408 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 131,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 122,244 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 122,244 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 104,152 miles

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

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2014 104,152 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2013 86,773 miles

wheel trims

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,057 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2011 57,172 miles

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

exhaust manifold heatshield noisey

wheel trims fitted

wipers smearing screen

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,172 miles

exhaust manifold heatshield noisey

wheel trims fitted

wipers smearing screen

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,259 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 43,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,930 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,077 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 MUY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MUY, 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 BD05 MUY registered?

BD05 MUY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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