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BV55 YDW

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,946 mi
Last recorded93,946 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,946 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 93,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 67,249 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 65,994 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,503 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,684 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,225 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 50,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,128 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 37,889 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,540 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,803 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 YDW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV55 YDW registered?

BV55 YDW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is BV55 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 YDW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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