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BF55 YBH

2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,586 mi
Last recorded57,586 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto55,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 YBH
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 57,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable sleeve worn

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2024 57,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable sleeve slightly worn

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Fail 16 Oct 2024 57,506 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake cable sleeve slightly worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2023 57,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside handbrake cable sleeve slightly worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2022 56,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside handbrake cable sleeve slightly worn

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,578 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

General underbody surface corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic undertrays fitted to complete underside

Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,002 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system deteriorating

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Fail 13 Oct 2020 53,002 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system deteriorating

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,299 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorating

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Apr 2019 50,296 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system slightly deteriorating

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2018 48,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre approx 2mm 175/55R15V

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,303 miles

Nearside Rear 175/55R15V tyre approx 2mm

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2017 47,303 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 and aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 175/55R15V tyre approx 2mm

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 44,959 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 44,959 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,475 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,902 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,775 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,769 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 13,769 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,802 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,520
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Stop lamp not working 78
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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BF55 YBH is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 55,349 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF55 YBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF55 YBH is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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