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BN05 UOK

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

97,241 mi
Last recorded97,241 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 UOK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 97,241 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 94,223 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 94,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 90,048 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 84,978 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 84,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 81,979 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 80,660 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 80,660 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 76,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is deteriorated and is starting to diffuse the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is deteriorated and is starting to diffuse the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 76,175 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is deteriorated and is starting to diffuse the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is deteriorated and is starting to diffuse the beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 73,323 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,146 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 70,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not working when side light on (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,261 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 65,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,811 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,159 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 55,157 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

ENgine man light on...

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,868 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,724 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 39,724 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 24,705 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare wheel/tyre soft/low pressure

Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,705 miles

Battery insecure

spare wheel/tyre soft/low pressure

Pass 9 Mar 2010 13,827 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 12,097 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 10,521 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 10,521 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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BN05 UOK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BN05 UOK, 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

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What year was BN05 UOK registered?

BN05 UOK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 UOK shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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