MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lams tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded seepage of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 195/50/15 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 worn on edges DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)
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)
handbrake only just met min requirement of 16%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
handbrake only just met min requirement of 16%
handbrake only just met min requirements
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
handbrake only just met min requirements
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/S wing mirror insecure
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BV55 YEX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 YEX, 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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BV55 YEX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 December 2005.
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