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BL55 OLK

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,901 mi
Last recorded72,901 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 OLK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 72,901 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 60,541 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges( on limit) (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2017 60,541 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges( on limit) (4.1.E.1)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2016 60,514 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens slightly worn

Offside headlamp lens slightly worn

Offside wiper blade split ( still cleans the screen)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 58,768 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 58,768 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 56,927 miles

possible engine fault, has trouble starting.

Fail 29 Dec 2014 56,927 miles

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

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

possible engine fault, has trouble starting.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,797 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 52,181 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 52,180 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,855 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,368 miles

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

front brake discs worn slightly

nearside rear brake disc rusting/poor

Pass 12 Dec 2009 39,307 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

wipers poor

Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,511 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 OLK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OLK, 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 OLK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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