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BG56 VTO

2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,444 mi
Last recorded95,444 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour62,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 95,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 91,184 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 91,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 88,125 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 84,589 miles

front brake discs wearing thin-o/s/f track rod end slight play-

Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,831 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,570 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 72,567 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 70,031 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 70,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,482 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 66,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 63,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 61,476 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 58,795 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,613 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,537 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,640 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,766 miles

front tyres tread wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,592 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 VTO is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 BG56 VTO, 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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What year was BG56 VTO registered?

BG56 VTO is a 2007 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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