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BG55 PVT

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,244 mi
Last recorded74,244 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 PVT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 61,923 miles

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

oil on low mark

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,923 miles

oil on low mark

Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,592 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 42,532 miles

All brake pads wearing low

O/S/R coil spring corroded due to paint flaking

Pass 8 Oct 2011 36,110 miles

N/S/R Tyre slightly perrished

O/S/R Brake discs slightly scored

O/S/R Tyre heavilly perrished

Pass 7 Oct 2010 28,429 miles

small deep cut to N/S/R Tyre side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,309 miles

Advise slight damage to F/No Plate

Pass 8 Oct 2008 6,742 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 PVT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PVT, 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 PVT?

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What year was BG55 PVT registered?

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

Is BG55 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 PVT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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