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BA55 CDM

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,407 mi
Last recorded80,407 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 CDM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 80,407 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 80,407 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 75,139 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 74,270 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 70,402 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 65,118 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 59,554 miles

Belly panels fitted - Unable to fully inspect all components/ areas.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 53,758 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 53,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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BA55 CDM is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BA55 CDM, 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 BA55 CDM registered?

BA55 CDM is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BA55 CDM safe to buy?

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