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BC05 HTJ

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,442 mi
Last recorded85,442 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HTJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2017 85,442 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,438 miles

Both rear brake discs corroding

Nearside headlight dim recommend light unit be replaced

Pass 5 Feb 2015 64,024 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f brake pads about 3mm also discs liped

rear pads about 3mm

screen wash resivoire area dripping but screen wash still working at time of test.possable leak

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 11 Jan 2014 53,392 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,442 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,545 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 40,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2010 34,924 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

nsf tyre cracking on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,002 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 23,197 miles

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

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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BC05 HTJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BC05 HTJ, 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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What year was BC05 HTJ registered?

BC05 HTJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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