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BL05 VLS

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,040 mi
Last recorded67,040 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VLS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 67,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 67,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,484 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,891 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 55,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 52,124 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 52,124 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,421 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,770 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 45,770 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 42,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 37,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 31,461 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 31,460 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracks in off side rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,747 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 18,259 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,259 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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BL05 VLS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VLS, 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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BL05 VLS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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