CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL55 OLH

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,353 mi
Last recorded55,353 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lense faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lense faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and coroded (3.5.1i)

top up oil before emissions test not registering on dip stick

Fail 13 Apr 2016 55,352 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lense faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lense faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and coroded (3.5.1i)

top up oil before emissions test not registering on dip stick

Pass 29 Dec 2014 43,730 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,036 miles

o/s wiper smeers front screen slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2014 37,036 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s wiper smeers front screen slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2012 25,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 25,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,169 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 18,564 miles

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

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

front discs wearing thin

Fail 17 Dec 2010 18,564 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 16 Dec 2009 14,886 miles

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

indicators flash quickly when unlocking, suggest replacement key fob battery.

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2008 11,644 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split but still clears screen

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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL55 OLH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL55 OLH?

You can check the full history of BL55 OLH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL55 OLH registered?

BL55 OLH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BL55 OLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 OLH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL55 OLH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL55 OLH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.