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BG55 TCY

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,179 mi
Last recorded136,179 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 136,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 136,179 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 129,123 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 110,222 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 90,856 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 90,856 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,800 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,774 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 56,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bauckle in o/s front wheel

Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,636 miles

bauckle in o/s front wheel

Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,766 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 32,766 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 TCY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TCY, 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 TCY registered?

BG55 TCY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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