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BT05 CXK

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,628 mi
Last recorded81,628 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 CXK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,628 miles

Nearside Front under tray damaged

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front bumper loose

Fail 7 Dec 2020 81,628 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front under tray damaged

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front bumper loose

Pass 25 Jun 2019 76,518 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear punctured

both beam images poor

Fail 24 Jun 2019 47,431 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear punctured

both beam images poor

Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,844 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jun 2018 69,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,367 miles

N/S/R AND N/S/F TYRE SPLIT , PERISHED

Fail 7 Jun 2017 66,367 miles

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

N/S/R AND N/S/F TYRE SPLIT , PERISHED

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,809 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2015 57,809 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,916 miles

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

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

nearside wing mirror glass damaged/cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2013 47,996 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 42,990 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s/r tyre has cracks in pattern but no cords or structure exposed at time of test

Fail 30 May 2012 42,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s/r tyre has cracks in pattern but no cords or structure exposed at time of test

Pass 27 May 2011 37,504 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2010 32,839 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 31,115 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,441 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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BT05 CXK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BT05 CXK, 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 BT05 CXK registered?

BT05 CXK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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