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BX55 VWV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,412 mi
Last recorded142,412 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 VWV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 142,412 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 140,992 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 140,992 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced x 2 (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 139,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

suspension corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2023 139,124 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit terminal loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 136,997 miles

all front and rear suspension and related components corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2022 136,974 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated has a nail in it (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded // o\s slight heat damage from binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all front and rear suspension and related components corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 135,107 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 135,107 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 131,749 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 123,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 113,979 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 113,979 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 106,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,732 miles

Upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 87,390 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,719 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,556 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 54,981 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 54,746 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 8 Jan 2011 43,725 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 33,242 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 33,242 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 23,372 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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BX55 VWV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BX55 VWV, 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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BX55 VWV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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