MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear axle bushes (2.4.F.3)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on 3mm and slight perishing (4.1.E.1)
front exhaust clamp cracked and slight blowing
front headlights slight deterioration
high level brake light 2 bulbs out
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear axle bushes (2.4.F.3)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on 3mm and slight perishing (4.1.E.1)
front exhaust clamp cracked and slight blowing
front headlights slight deterioration
high level brake light 2 bulbs out
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear axle mounting bushes (2.4.F.3)
Coolant leak at rear of engine ()
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear axle mounting bushes (2.4.F.3)
Coolant leak at rear of engine ()
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre slight tread seperation
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)
child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of the rear outer seatbelts
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front wipers split on edges, but still clear the windscreen effectively.
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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FN55 BBV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 FN55 BBV, 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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FN55 BBV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 October 2005.
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