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BT05 CXO

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,403 mi
Last recorded67,403 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 CXO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,403 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 14 Jan 2021 67,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2019 49,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 44,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Handbrake efficiency records poor effort

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,331 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 33,915 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 50 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 31,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 50 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 27,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 23,477 miles

rear tyres cracking due to old age no cording visible at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,286 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 20,268 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,978 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,000 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,877 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 16,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,265 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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BT05 CXO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 60,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT05 CXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT05 CXO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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