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BN05 UNW

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,179 mi
Last recorded124,179 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 UNW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2015 124,179 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 124,179 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,798 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 102,798 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 93,267 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn but not to excess

Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,508 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,211 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 69,211 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,689 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,087 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,186 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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BN05 UNW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN05 UNW, 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 BN05 UNW registered?

BN05 UNW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BN05 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 UNW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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