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BG56 VSJ

2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,812 mi
Last recorded122,812 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour62,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VSJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 122,812 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/f front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 122,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/f front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 122,558 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 115,866 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 115,866 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 113,489 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 113,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 109,410 miles

front brake balance

front brake pads worn low

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake discs worn & corroding

slight pulsation to front brakes

Fail 18 Feb 2021 109,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake balance

front brake pads worn low

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake discs worn & corroding

slight pulsation to front brakes

Pass 5 Mar 2020 102,133 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,487 miles

all other warning lamps on permanently

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges & nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm 195/50/15

engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2019 95,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

all other warning lamps on permanently

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges & nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm 195/50/15

engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2017 93,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf tyre close to legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf tyre worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,306 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 82,522 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 73,078 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,731 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 62,731 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,348 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 54,348 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,104 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 34,299 miles

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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BG56 VSJ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 62,076 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 BG56 VSJ, 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 19 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG56 VSJ is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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