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PN55 BWF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,956 mi
Last recorded86,956 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 BWF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 86,956 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 86,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No defined beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall , marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No defined beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall , marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both wiper spindles insecure in scuttle panel due to corrosion , wipers function adequately

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn around inner edge & close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn around inner edge & close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 82,541 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Aug 2020 82,541 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,278 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 74,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,055 miles

Both head lights lens worn

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2017 67,053 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both head lights lens worn

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,416 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,765 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,181 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,759 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,667 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 33,965 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,566 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,180 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PN55 BWF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PN55 BWF, 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 PN55 BWF registered?

PN55 BWF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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