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BG55 PVY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,646 mi
Last recorded125,646 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 PVY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2023 125,646 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 125,641 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 125,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 125,426 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 124,185 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 122,766 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 122,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 119,483 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 115,881 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 108,638 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 99,872 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 90,199 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,015 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,830 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 53,288 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,317 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,289 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,190 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 PVY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PVY, 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

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What year was BG55 PVY registered?

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

Is BG55 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 PVY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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