2005 Smart Forfour 1.3L Petrol · BV05 XSR
2005 Smart Forfour (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 96,485 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORFOUR
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV05 XSR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 96,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV05 XSR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Smart Forfour (BV05 XSR) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BV05 XSR Mileage History
- 24/03/202380,510 mi
- 17/05/202486,558 mi+6,048 mi
- 22/05/202586,895 mi+337 mi
- 14/05/202696,485 mi+9,590 mi
- 14/05/202696,485 mi
Average of roughly 5,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Smart Smart Forfour (454)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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