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BJ55 VZY

2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,699 mi
Last recorded83,699 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 9584,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VZY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion CDI 95
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 83,699 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 83,244 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 73,526 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 73,505 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 69,630 miles

handbrake will require attention

Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,389 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 53,245 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 53,230 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,464 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 51,453 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,131 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,095 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 38,584 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,905 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,037 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 15,607 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 8,442 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95?

Based on 1,834 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
7,061
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
parking brake recording little or no effort 34
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BJ55 VZY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 84,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 VZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ55 VZY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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