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OV55 BOU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,084 mi
Last recorded46,084 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 BOU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall slightly damaged and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 37,102 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 30,642 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 30,636 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads 3-4mm

Fail 3 Sep 2015 28,263 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,151 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 30 Sep 2013 23,889 miles

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

both rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,319 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 17,230 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 14,692 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 11,921 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,116 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 BOU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OV55 BOU, 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 OV55 BOU registered?

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

Is OV55 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 BOU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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