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BG55 ANV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,120 mi
Last recorded111,120 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ANV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 111,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

rear wiper not working

Fail 30 Apr 2016 111,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

rear wiper not working

Pass 5 May 2015 105,592 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 105,592 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,364 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 90,159 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 65,739 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,739 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,225 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 48,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,746 miles

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

centre stoplight 50%inop

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2011 40,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre stoplight 50%inop

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,373 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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BG55 ANV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG55 ANV, 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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BG55 ANV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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