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BJ55 VZU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,134 mi
Last recorded71,134 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VZU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,134 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,004 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,216 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,284 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 30,283 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,740 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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BJ55 VZU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BJ55 VZU, 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 BJ55 VZU registered?

BJ55 VZU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is BJ55 VZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 VZU shows 6 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.

Does BJ55 VZU have outstanding finance?

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