MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BG55 ANV?
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What year was BG55 ANV registered?
BG55 ANV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is BG55 ANV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG55 ANV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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