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BL05 YTW

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,373 mi
Last recorded106,373 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YTW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 106,373 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc and pads signs of binding (RED) not binding on test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

REVERSE light inoperative

Fail 30 May 2024 106,365 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc and pads signs of binding (RED) not binding on test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

REVERSE light inoperative

Pass 22 Jun 2023 105,192 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 105,192 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 104,171 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 100,583 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 100,583 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 97,412 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 97,402 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure not fitted in caliper correctly (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 92,673 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 92,671 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 88,941 miles

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

steering doesn't self centre

Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,066 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,568 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 78,568 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,962 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 72,908 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Excessive travel on parking brake lever

Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,434 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 64,997 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,997 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,830 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,335 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,467 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 38,465 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,183 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

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 YTW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YTW, 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 BL05 YTW registered?

BL05 YTW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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