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FN55 BBX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Gold Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,346 mi
Last recorded79,346 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 BBX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 79,346 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 77,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 75,324 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 75,324 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 74,259 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,299 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 71,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 70,102 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 68,423 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,130 miles

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

both rear tyres" scalloping" /eneven tread wear

Fail 25 Jan 2016 67,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

both rear tyres" scalloping" /eneven tread wear

Pass 16 Sep 2014 42,769 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 42,769 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 34,899 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 34,899 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 32,485 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,829 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,840 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 21,681 miles

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

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

near side front wheel tyre tread worn on outer side edge

Pass 23 Dec 2009 21,681 miles

near side front wheel tyre tread worn on outer side edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,778 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 BBX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Gold with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN55 BBX, 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 FN55 BBX registered?

FN55 BBX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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