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BL55 OJW

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,786 mi
Last recorded177,786 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 177,786 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 162,603 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 159,088 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 151,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2015 151,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 121,622 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,983 miles

offside front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,099 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 66,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,706 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,089 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,271 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,411 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 OJW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OJW, 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 BL55 OJW registered?

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

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