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BV55 YBR

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,682 mi
Last recorded111,682 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YBR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 111,682 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 111,676 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2013 107,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2012 102,664 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 93,638 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 88,425 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 88,425 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,841 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 YBR 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 75%.

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 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

BV55 YBR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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