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BG55 EKW

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,438 mi
Last recorded105,438 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 EKW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 105,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 102,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 99,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 98,155 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 95,054 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 91,860 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,474 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 89,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 87,629 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,500 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,598 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 57,098 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,400 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,303 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,947 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 47,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 42,920 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 38,559 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,383 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 24,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 24,522 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,927 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 EKW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EKW, 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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BG55 EKW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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