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RA55 VBZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,161 mi
Last recorded46,161 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 VBZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 46,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 45,805 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 45,497 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 45,321 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 45,099 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 44,806 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 44,239 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 41,994 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 41,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 39,643 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 36,952 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 33,074 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 30,301 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 28,108 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 25,010 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 20,814 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 16,597 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 15,565 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 15,561 miles

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

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

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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RA55 VBZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RA55 VBZ, 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 RA55 VBZ registered?

RA55 VBZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is RA55 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 VBZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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