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FN55 BCE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,382 mi
Last recorded120,382 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 BCE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 120,382 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both headlamps req att soon

Pass 11 May 2018 114,480 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 109,905 miles

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

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

parking brake effort only just made required standards

Pass 22 Apr 2016 106,694 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 1 May 2015 102,559 miles

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

ns handbrake effort low

Pass 1 May 2014 98,182 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 92,758 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 92,758 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 86,709 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 86,667 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,645 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm, front discs and pads wearing down

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,819 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 58,819 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,245 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 33,961 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 33,961 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 BCE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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