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BL05 YTO

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,126 mi
Last recorded138,126 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YTO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 138,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 132,076 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre slightly mishapen

Fail 23 May 2016 132,076 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 29 May 2015 124,175 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 124,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 116,549 miles

rear brake pads and brake discs worn

Fail 31 Jul 2014 116,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake pads and brake discs worn

Fail 30 Jul 2013 100,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs ridged

both rear tyres worn down to 2mm

eye-level stop lamp bulb not working

Pass 30 Jul 2013 100,827 miles

both front brake discs ridged

both rear tyres worn down to 2mm

eye-level stop lamp bulb not working

Pass 10 Aug 2012 79,181 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 79,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 57,444 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,509 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,831 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 39,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,558 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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BL05 YTO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,023 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 Forfour Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL05 YTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BL05 YTO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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