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BV55 YEK

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,820 mi
Last recorded91,820 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YEK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 91,820 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,862 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 86,919 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 86,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 83,216 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,200 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 77,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,335 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,129 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,684 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 48,666 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,714 miles

air bag light on

Fail 6 Mar 2012 40,714 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,243 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,825 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 24,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,459 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges, and close to limits

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 YEK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YEK, 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 YEK registered?

BV55 YEK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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The MOT history for BV55 YEK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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