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BD05 MVH

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,916 mi
Last recorded108,916 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 MVH
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 108,916 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 108,916 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 103,195 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 103,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,248 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 96,248 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,243 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 83,953 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 78,793 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 78,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 74,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 67,919 miles

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Slight play in o/s & n/s front anti roll bar link rods.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 67,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Slight play in o/s & n/s front anti roll bar link rods.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,809 miles

Rear tyre at o/s on wear bars on outer edge.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 60,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear tyre at o/s on wear bars on outer edge.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,537 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 53,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,803 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,496 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 31,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,070 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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BD05 MVH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BD05 MVH, 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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BD05 MVH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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