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BG55 AXD

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,362 mi
Last recorded71,362 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 AXD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 71,362 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 71,362 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 63,899 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 63,899 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 56,802 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 56,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 48,038 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 41,900 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 41,900 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 35,657 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 29,937 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 26,245 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,819 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 19,701 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 17,160 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 14,002 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 11,387 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 AXD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AXD, 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 AXD registered?

BG55 AXD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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