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BD54 JXJ

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,719 mi
Last recorded97,719 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 JXJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 97,719 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,249 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake Binding Slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,390 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 74,682 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 74,682 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 65,909 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge 'tracking'

Pass 28 Jan 2013 58,297 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,656 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,760 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,378 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 27,004 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 21,635 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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BD54 JXJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 60,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD54 JXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BD54 JXJ registered?

BD54 JXJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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