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FN55 BBV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,119 mi
Last recorded105,119 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 BBV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,119 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 105,116 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,245 miles

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 94,088 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,639 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,819 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 54,136 miles

Both front wipers split on edges, but still clear the windscreen effectively.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 48,803 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 44,211 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 39,677 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 32,478 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 31,317 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 31,317 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 22,106 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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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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