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OV55 BNB

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,274 mi
Last recorded82,274 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 BNB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 82,274 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 80,003 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 76,659 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,570 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,258 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,223 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,528 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,607 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 55,360 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,076 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,858 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 51,680 miles

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

Slight binding O/S front brake

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,680 miles

Slight binding O/S front brake

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,127 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,631 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,232 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,632 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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OV55 BNB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OV55 BNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV55 BNB registered?

OV55 BNB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is OV55 BNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 BNB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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