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BG55 AVT

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,988 mi
Last recorded165,988 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 AVT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 165,988 miles

Warning light on

Fail 17 Feb 2021 165,988 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 159,587 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 151,367 miles

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))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 151,367 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 145,533 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 145,533 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 138,475 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 138,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 129,360 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 129,355 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 119,830 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 107,939 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 97,517 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 83,968 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 69,738 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 69,738 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,577 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 52,577 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 34,936 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 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.

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