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BV05 XTG

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,246 mi
Last recorded124,246 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2024 124,246 miles

Offside Front Inner C.V boot cracked and damp

Fail 4 Sep 2024 124,246 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake disc, discoloured and corroding

Nearside Rear parking brake, low reading

Offside Front Inner C.V boot cracked and damp

Pass 26 Aug 2023 113,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 86,197 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 86,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 53,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,364 miles

Front wiper blade worn

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 48,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 48,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 45,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 43,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 35,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 25 Feb 2012 32,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,710 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,181 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,500 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,296 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 XTG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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