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BG55 AVO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,663 mi
Last recorded85,663 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 AVO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 85,663 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 78,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 78,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 71,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 63,909 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 61,220 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 59,303 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 57,905 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 56,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 51,494 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 44,178 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 36,538 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 28,154 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 22,100 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,970 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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BG55 AVO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG55 AVO, 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

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What year was BG55 AVO registered?

BG55 AVO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BG55 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 AVO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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