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CF54 BFY

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,497 mi
Last recorded102,497 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 BFY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 102,497 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust is corroded

n/s & o/s front wipers slightly worn

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 102,497 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust is corroded

n/s & o/s front wipers slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,292 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 86,311 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 86,186 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,287 miles

O/S rear brake has tight spot when turning wheel

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,085 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,270 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,450 miles

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

n/s/f brake slight bind, advise caliper to be checked

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,827 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 42,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,294 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 33,294 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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CF54 BFY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,778 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 Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF54 BFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CF54 BFY registered?

CF54 BFY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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