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BL55 KNW

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,268 mi
Last recorded75,268 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 KNW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 75,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 75,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 72,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,577 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 53,977 miles

engine has oil leak needs investigating

Fail 28 Jan 2016 53,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint at front pipe to cat converter. (7.1.2)

engine has oil leak needs investigating

Pass 30 Dec 2014 46,421 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 43,833 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 43,831 miles

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

near side front tyre is wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,020 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,010 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,766 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 22,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre bold on inner edge almost to cords

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,596 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre bold on inner edge almost to cords

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Dec 2008 16,402 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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BL55 KNW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel 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 BL55 KNW, 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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BL55 KNW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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