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SJ05 BXK

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,273 mi
Last recorded160,273 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 BXK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 160,273 miles

EML illuminated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 157,275 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 153,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 149,875 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 145,510 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 139,226 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 126,890 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 116,455 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight noise n/s/r hub

Fail 9 Oct 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight noise n/s/r hub

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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SJ05 BXK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SJ05 BXK, 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 SJ05 BXK registered?

SJ05 BXK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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