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BX55 VXC

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,226 mi
Last recorded120,226 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,226 miles

Engine cover and sill trim fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 100,906 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 90,503 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 90,499 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,059 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 80,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 70,075 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 69,972 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 58,887 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 30 Dec 2015 58,887 miles

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,562 miles

Both trailing arm bushes peeling slightly

O/s/f lower arm rear bush peeling slightly

O/s/r brake sticking slightly

Fail 12 Dec 2014 47,550 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both trailing arm bushes peeling slightly

O/s/f lower arm rear bush peeling slightly

O/s/r brake sticking slightly

Fail 13 Dec 2013 42,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 42,130 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 36,694 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)

nearside rear tyre cracked but not showing cords at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2011 31,706 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 26,545 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 21,625 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 16,739 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 VXC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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