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BU05 ECD

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,847 mi
Last recorded45,847 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ECD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 45,847 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 44,950 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 44,950 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Jul 2012 40,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,748 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 35,748 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,515 miles

offside door mirror

Fail 22 Jun 2010 27,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside door mirror

Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,037 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 13,315 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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BU05 ECD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BU05 ECD, 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

How do I check the history of BU05 ECD?

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What year was BU05 ECD registered?

BU05 ECD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is BU05 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 ECD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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