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BX55 VWW

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,805 mi
Last recorded147,805 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 VWW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 147,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 147,804 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 144,114 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 May 2017 138,995 miles

Both rear tyres have been run low on pressure. worn sidewalls !

Poor headlamp pattern from n/s & o/s

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 2 May 2017 138,965 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front pipe clamp and front pipe blowing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres have been run low on pressure. worn sidewalls !

Poor headlamp pattern from n/s & o/s

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 4 May 2016 136,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 136,244 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 132,218 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 114,419 miles

50% of the high level brake light not working

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

nearside front indicator lamp lense broken

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2014 114,419 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

50% of the high level brake light not working

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

nearside front indicator lamp lense broken

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,900 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,610 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,795 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,862 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 VWW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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