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BL05 XCD

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,380 mi
Last recorded92,380 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 92,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 84,701 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 81,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 77,707 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 74,289 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 74,289 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,344 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 70,335 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 57,723 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,328 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 54,328 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,756 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 36,550 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 35,418 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,010 miles

both front wipers split

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

tail gate difficult to be opened

Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,752 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,787 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 18,193 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 14,441 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,859 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 XCD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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