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BF55 ZWV

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

37,311 mi
Last recorded37,311 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ZWV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 37,311 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 36,852 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 36,341 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 35,261 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 33,701 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 33,700 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 31,993 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 28,492 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 23,725 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 20,304 miles

Both front tyres cracking slightly due to age.

Both rear tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 9 Dec 2016 18,577 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 16,863 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 14,874 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 12,980 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 10,675 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 8,303 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 6,106 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 4,833 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 3,222 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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BF55 ZWV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BF55 ZWV, 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 BF55 ZWV registered?

BF55 ZWV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is BF55 ZWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 ZWV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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