MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Warning light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Warning light on
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Corrosion to steering tie rods and track rod ends
General corrosion to exhaust system
General corrosion to shock abdorbers and subframes
O/s headlamp pattern poor
O/s/r tyre carcass deteriorating and splitting
Plastic sill covers and liners preventing full examination
Rear number plate delaminating
Service wear to front brake discs and pads
Uneven wear to front tyres
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Corrosion to steering tie rods and track rod ends
General corrosion to exhaust system
General corrosion to shock abdorbers and subframes
O/s headlamp pattern poor
O/s/r tyre carcass deteriorating and splitting
Plastic sill covers and liners preventing full examination
Rear number plate delaminating
Service wear to front brake discs and pads
Uneven wear and corrosion to rear brake discs
Uneven wear to front tyres
Corrosion to both rear shock absorber bodies and o/s/f
Heavy engine oil leak ( sump plug loose)
Plastic sill covers preventing full examination
Rear brake discs worn to service limits
Rear number plate starting to de - laminate
Service wear to front brake discs and pads
Some uneven application to rear service and park brake
Stone chips to front windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Corrosion to both rear shock absorber bodies and o/s/f
Heavy engine oil leak ( sump plug loose)
Plastic sill covers preventing full examination
Rear brake discs worn to service limits
Rear number plate starting to de - laminate
Service wear to front brake discs and pads
Some uneven application to rear service and park brake
Stone chips to front windscreen
Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and patterns poor
Corrosion to to both rear and o/s/f shock absorber body
Plastic sill covers preventing full examination
Several small chips on windscreen
Some corrosion to all brake hose ferules and tails
General corrosion to suspension subframes and components
Headlamp leneses deteriorated
Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination
Small chips on windscreen
Some carcass deterioration to all tyre carcasses
Some inbalance to rear brakes
Some wear and corrosion to rear brake discs
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
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 AVT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 AVT, 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 BG55 AVT registered?
BG55 AVT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 10 November 2005.
Is BG55 AVT safe to buy?
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