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BX55 XCR

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,610 mi
Last recorded109,610 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XCR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 109,610 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 109,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 102,346 miles

beam image from o/s headlight is poor

exhaust manifold heat shield inscure

Pass 3 Oct 2016 93,109 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 93,109 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,979 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 71,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,735 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 60,735 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 51,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 44,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light scratch across windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,121 miles

light scratch across windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,463 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,408 miles

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

front wiper blades split on edges

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 XCR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XCR, 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 XCR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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