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BJ55 VZZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,781 mi
Last recorded74,781 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VZZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 74,781 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,459 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 51,048 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 46,298 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 43,681 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 43,681 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 41,289 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 41,289 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 38,518 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 37,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 37,487 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Nov 2012

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012
Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,098 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,939 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,814 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 VZZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black 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 BJ55 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

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

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