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BG55 EKO

2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,291 mi
Last recorded89,291 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto55,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 EKO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 89,291 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 79,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 79,767 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 77,560 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 77,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/f tyre inner treads becoming close to legal limit

Pass 29 Oct 2016 71,586 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front radiator hose rubbing on steering rack boot

Fail 27 Oct 2016 71,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front radiator hose rubbing on steering rack boot

Pass 10 Oct 2015 60,580 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 60,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,003 miles

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

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

noise from o/s/f wheel when rotated

Fail 15 Sep 2014 57,995 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

noise from o/s/f wheel when rotated

Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,727 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,796 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,746 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,903 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,758 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 32,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BG55 EKO is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG55 EKO, 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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BG55 EKO is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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