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YS55 BFV

2005 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,451 mi
Last recorded145,451 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pure60,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 BFV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 145,451 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 145,451 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 144,919 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2016 144,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 130,147 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 130,147 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 115,801 miles

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

engine light illuminated

Pass 25 Jan 2014 115,801 miles

engine light illuminated

Pass 14 Jan 2013 102,670 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Fail 14 Jan 2013 102,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,693 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,417 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 31,164 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,328 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pure?

Based on 4,263 MOT tests across 275 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
275
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151
Registration plate lamp not working 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 66
position lamp(s) not working 65
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YS55 BFV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Pure models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 60,529 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 Forfour Pure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS55 BFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Pure typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Pure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YS55 BFV registered?

YS55 BFV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is YS55 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS55 BFV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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