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BV55 YAW

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,073 mi
Last recorded72,073 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YAW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 63,566 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 63,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,236 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,253 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 39,208 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,707 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 22,407 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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BV55 YAW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BV55 YAW, 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 BV55 YAW registered?

BV55 YAW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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