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BG55 PWL

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

105,452 mi
Last recorded105,452 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 PWL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 105,452 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 99,443 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2023 95,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 95,453 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,005 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 91,005 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,492 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 82,492 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,960 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 70,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 63,968 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 63,968 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,234 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 56,234 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,784 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 53,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,456 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 50,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,955 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 46,910 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working damaged and incomplete (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 43,516 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 43,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

195/50 R15 82V

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,388 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 31,641 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 27,865 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,858 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,247 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 15,335 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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BG55 PWL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PWL, 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 BG55 PWL registered?

BG55 PWL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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