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BL55 OJU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,878 mi
Last recorded63,878 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 OJU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 63,878 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 60,258 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 60,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside / nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 60,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,830 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 55,627 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,668 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 49,901 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,381 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s side repeater and mirror damaged.

Fail 21 Aug 2018 48,381 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s side repeater and mirror damaged.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,883 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2017 45,865 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside mirror held on with tape, not likely to fall off

Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2016 41,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,905 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking up

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,494 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 33,494 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,284 miles

near side front door mirror houseing damage

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,899 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 25,732 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,426 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,995 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 OJU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BL55 OJU, 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 OJU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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