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BL05 DXV

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,449 mi
Last recorded118,449 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 DXV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 118,449 miles

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))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 118,449 miles

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 107,179 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 107,179 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 97,889 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 97,889 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 90,264 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,578 miles

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))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 86,578 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 83,188 miles

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 83,178 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 79,533 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,080 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 73,080 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,224 miles

horn sounds slightly harsh or grating

Pass 15 Oct 2015 61,647 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 58,813 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,280 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,675 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 54,671 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 48,532 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 48,532 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,017 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 25,813 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,819 miles

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

n/s/f wiper smears slightly

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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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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