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BV05 VPG

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,224 mi
Last recorded129,224 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VPG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 129,224 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 124,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 119,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 116,621 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 110,165 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 103,595 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 96,895 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 88,314 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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BV05 VPG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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