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BK05 BFN

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,601 mi
Last recorded124,601 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 BFN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2023 124,601 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front dust covers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 120,951 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 120,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 117,551 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,029 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 113,973 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 110,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective INSECURE (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 107,057 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 107,057 miles

Offside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 103,425 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 103,425 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front tyre valve stem starting to perish/deteriorate

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,701 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve stem starting to perish/deteriorate

Pass 10 Nov 2015 96,110 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 96,110 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cut

Fail 17 Nov 2014 93,627 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 93,627 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,368 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 86,368 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,055 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 59,321 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,325 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,131 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,722 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine air intake pipe adrift and vibrating

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Reduced light emitted from centre brake light

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,819 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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BK05 BFN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK05 BFN, 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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BK05 BFN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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