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BN55 ROU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,900 mi
Last recorded173,900 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ROU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 173,900 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 168,739 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 168,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 162,274 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit X 2 (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 152,103 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 152,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 136,795 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 136,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 121,682 miles

engine management

Fail 23 Aug 2014 121,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine management

Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,811 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 104,811 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Aug 2012 88,930 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,194 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,750 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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BN55 ROU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN55 ROU, 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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BN55 ROU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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