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BJ55 WAU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,604 mi
Last recorded90,604 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 WAU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both headlights deteriorated and images are poor

both rear axle bushes splitting and have some play in them

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

Fail 12 Dec 2019 90,604 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both headlights deteriorated and images are poor

both rear axle bushes splitting and have some play in them

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 74,782 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 74,782 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 66,876 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 66,684 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear springs are slightly corroded

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,328 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,590 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 45,544 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,663 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 34,826 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,845 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,476 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,613 miles

front + rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,186 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,179 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 WAU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WAU, 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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BJ55 WAU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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