MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel cap seal perishing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed < faulty outside door handle /catch > (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake intermittent binding - recommend investigation
Offside Rear wheel bearing possilby noisy
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear exhaust mount detached
brake pedal anti-slip provision deteriorated
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
horn sounds slightly harsh
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel cap washer slightly deteriorated
horn harsh
offside front tyre worn outer edge
offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel cap washer slightly deteriorated
horn harsh
offside front tyre worn outer edge
offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front registration plate slightly deteriorated
high level stop lamp 3xbulbs not working
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front registration plate slightly deteriorated
high level stop lamp 3xbulbs not working
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Number plates are starting to seperate (still readable)
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?
Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG55 AVB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 BG55 AVB, 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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BG55 AVB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 9 December 2005.
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