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142,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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
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
all front and rear suspension and related components corroded
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
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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)
Upper and lower covers fitted
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
both rear coil springs corroded
rear brake pads worn to limit
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)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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