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BL05 PVK

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,478 mi
Last recorded102,478 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 PVK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 102,478 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 99,549 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 99,548 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,512 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,370 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 83,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,920 miles

wipers streaking, body damaged, front brake discs deteriorated, rear coil springs rusty, front tyres uneven wear

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,535 miles

body damaged, rear coil springs rusty, brake discs deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2013 70,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

body damaged, rear coil springs rusty, brake discs deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,208 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,605 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,015 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,669 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 34,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,098 miles

guards multi,h/brake uneven, osr disc scored, nsr tyre worn on outer.

Fail 25 Jun 2008 25,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

guards multi,h/brake uneven, osr disc scored, nsr tyre worn on outer.

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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BL05 PVK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL05 PVK, 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 BL05 PVK registered?

BL05 PVK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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