MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
parkin brake low reserve
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
parkin brake low reserve
Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)
horn sounds slightly harsh or grating
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.2.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f brake disc inner face worn
o/s/f brake disc inner face worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
outer wall on nearside front tyre damaged
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f wiper smears slightly
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?
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BL05 DXV 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 BL05 DXV, 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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BL05 DXV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 15 July 2005.
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