MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
slight bind on nearside rear brake
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight bind on nearside rear brake
Both trailing arm bushes peeling slightly
O/s/f lower arm rear bush peeling slightly
O/s/r brake sticking slightly
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
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BX55 VXC registered?
BX55 VXC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 December 2005.
Is BX55 VXC safe to buy?
The MOT history for BX55 VXC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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