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BG05 CZA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,863 mi
Last recorded122,863 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CZA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2024 122,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 120,365 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 118,320 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 115,584 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 107,146 miles

no access to rear seat belts

Fail 13 May 2019 107,054 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

no access to rear seat belts

Pass 24 May 2018 99,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge < 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

no access to rear seat belts

Pass 8 Jun 2017 90,515 miles

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

Rear unable to access seat belts

Fail 31 May 2017 90,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of rear box (7.1.2)

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

Rear unable to access seat belts

Pass 12 May 2016 79,552 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt casing missing but still operating correctly.

Fail 10 May 2016 79,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear park brake only just meeting the requirements.

Nearside rear seatbelt casing missing but still operating correctly.

Pass 28 May 2015 73,376 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 65,263 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,113 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,917 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,953 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,737 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 22,683 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,789 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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BG05 CZA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG05 CZA, 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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BG05 CZA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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