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BL05 XCB

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,944 mi
Last recorded67,944 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 67,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

SUMP CORRODED

Fail 4 Feb 2022 67,944 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

SUMP CORRODED

Pass 3 Dec 2020 64,891 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 60,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 54,306 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,470 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,456 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 46,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 40,843 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,884 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 32,426 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 32,417 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 30,378 miles

Nearside rear front axle mounting is starting to seperate

Offside gearbox oil seal leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2012 27,879 miles

1 of 9 high level brake lights not working

Slight gear oil weep (O/S drive shaft seal)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,006 miles

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2010 19,421 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 13,218 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 13,210 miles

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

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 XCB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCB, 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 XCB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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