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2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front radiator hose rubbing on steering rack boot
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
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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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