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BG55 AWY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,146 mi
Last recorded147,146 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 AWY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 147,146 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 140,205 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 130,179 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 8 Sep 2014 130,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 7 Oct 2013 120,083 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 108,013 miles

bulbs out in high level stop lamp

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 94,802 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,177 miles

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

front discs starting to wear thin

Fail 15 Oct 2010 79,177 miles

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

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

front discs starting to wear thin

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,034 miles

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

front number plate slight water ingress

wipers noisey starting to smear

Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,320 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 48,320 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 AWY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AWY, 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 AWY?

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What year was BG55 AWY registered?

BG55 AWY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is BG55 AWY safe to buy?

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