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BV05 XSR

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,895 mi
Last recorded86,895 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 XSR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 86,895 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 86,558 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 74,924 miles

N/S FRONT CORNER DAMAGED

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 71,505 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 71,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 61,029 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 61,029 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 50,137 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2018 41,050 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 33,480 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 33,471 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Ind Lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,576 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front and rear bumpers damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,769 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,108 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 20,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,727 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,904 miles

all brake discs corroded

chips in front windscreen

front tyres wearing low

n/s mirror cracked and body damaged

wiper blades weak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 10,597 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,666 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 XSR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

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

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