MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,768 miAbove average mileage for this year
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rear bumper damaged
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside 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))
nearside front inner wheelarch cover damaged
nearside front of vehicle and bumper has damage
nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism cover missing unable to fully inspect due to child seat
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside 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))
nearside front inner wheelarch cover damaged
nearside front of vehicle and bumper has damage
nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism cover missing unable to fully inspect due to child seat
Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s rear seatbelt buckle casing missing
n/s rear tyre slightly perished
o/s wiper blade slightly torn
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
engine under tray loose/damaged
n/s rear seat belt buckle casing missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine under tray loose/damaged
n/s rear seat belt buckle casing missing
o/s rear brakes binding slightly
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s windscreen wiper could be better
part of centre stop lamp inoperative
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s windscreen wiper could be better
part of centre stop lamp inoperative
part of high level stop lamp inoperative
NSF tyre inner sidewall splitting badly
OSF tyre inner sidewall splitting badly
OSR tyre badly perished and cracking badly
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside rear seatbelt buckle plastic casing broken/missing
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
nearside front tyre worn to 2mm
offside front tyre worn to 3mm
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG55 PWJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 PWJ, 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 PWJ registered?
BG55 PWJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 October 2005.
Is BG55 PWJ safe to buy?
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