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BN05 SVL

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,005 mi
Last recorded115,005 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 SVL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 115,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 112,562 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 105,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer partially blocked

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp cowling missing but still operates

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 105,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front washer partially blocked

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp cowling missing but still operates

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,049 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 90,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 14 Mar 2016 90,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Mar 2015 85,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s rear tyre cracked and perished

o/s wiper blade worn

Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,809 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,695 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,326 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,701 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 41,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,793 miles

near side wiper split at end

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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BN05 SVL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN05 SVL, 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 BN05 SVL registered?

BN05 SVL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BN05 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 SVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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