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BL05 YTF

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,994 mi
Last recorded107,994 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YTF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 107,994 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped on (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2020 107,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped on (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2019 98,558 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 11 Nov 2019 98,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 21 Nov 2018 92,591 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE,AND CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front lower drop link has slight play.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 92,591 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle NEARSIDE BRAKE LOWER THEN OFFSIDE BRAKE,ACROSS AXLE. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE,AND CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front lower drop link has slight play.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 87,158 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 87,158 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,741 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 81,741 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 73,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,803 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,428 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 66,428 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

auxiliary drivebelt in poor condition

o/s/f wiper performance reduced

puncture o/s/f tyre

vehicle pulls due to wheel damage suspect bent component in suspension but unable to visually ascertain correct component

Fail 2 Aug 2013 57,673 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,260 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,412 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,361 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 39,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,464 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,563 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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BL05 YTF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YTF, 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 YTF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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