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BX55 VWS

2006 Smart Forfour Passion

Orange Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,801 mi
Last recorded155,801 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Smart Forfour Passion66,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 VWS
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 155,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Mar 2017 155,799 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 144,955 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 132,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 132,982 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 117,336 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 102,845 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 83,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,403 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,674 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,593 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,146 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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BX55 VWS is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion in Orange with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 66,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX55 VWS, 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 20 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX55 VWS registered?

BX55 VWS is a 2006 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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