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BK05 WCG

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,858 mi
Last recorded69,858 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WCG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 69,858 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps both front (4.1.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 68,123 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate missing both rear (0.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps both front (4.1.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 57,380 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 39,352 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 39,344 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,567 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 37,567 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 32,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 30,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 26,887 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 25,214 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,429 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 20,984 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 18,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 16,975 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 15,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2010 13,248 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,167 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 9,242 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 WCG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BK05 WCG, 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 WCG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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