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SB55 BAM

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,558 mi
Last recorded23,558 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 BAM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 23,558 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 20,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped change next pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 17,083 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 14,030 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 12,455 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 12,455 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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SB55 BAM is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 24,670 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SB55 BAM, 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 8 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SB55 BAM registered?

SB55 BAM is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 September 2018.

Is SB55 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 BAM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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