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BK05 WBN

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Orange Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,473 mi
Last recorded142,473 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WBN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 142,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 142,470 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 141,978 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 138,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 137,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 124,885 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 124,885 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 113,746 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly out off shape

offside rear tyre slightly out off shape

Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,876 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 84,360 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 84,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f/tyre worn inside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 73,527 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 73,527 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,647 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,949 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 38,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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BK05 WBN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Orange with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,778 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 Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK05 WBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK05 WBN registered?

BK05 WBN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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