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BV05 GUU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

31,983 mi
Last recorded31,983 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 GUU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 31,983 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not excessive at time of test.

Pass 27 Jul 2019 28,527 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 25,715 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 25,715 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 23,499 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,993 miles

service brake: service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 21,993 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

service brake: service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 21,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 3 Dec 2014 21,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 18 Dec 2013 20,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheel hubs corroded

both rear tyres deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated and wearing on the inner/outer tread

Fail 18 Dec 2013 20,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheel hubs corroded

both rear tyres deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated and wearing on the inner/outer tread

Pass 13 Dec 2012 20,313 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres slightly cracking

offside front tyre slightly wearing inner/outer tread

Fail 13 Dec 2012 20,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres slightly cracking

offside front tyre slightly wearing inner/outer tread

Pass 16 Jan 2012 20,036 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 20,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 19,695 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 19,153 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 605 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,571 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 16,571 miles

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

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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BV05 GUU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc 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 BV05 GUU, 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 BV05 GUU registered?

BV05 GUU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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