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BT05 EYU

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,352 mi
Last recorded72,352 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EYU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 72,352 miles

Front brake discs corroded lack use.

Offside Front Upper Strut bearing tight.

Temp wheel fitted to n/s/f

Fail 22 Nov 2023 72,181 miles

Central Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top bearing very tight to turn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Temp wheel fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 70,765 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 70,765 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,292 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 66,961 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 66,961 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,888 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 62,888 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45zr16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,443 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,696 miles

e.m.l on

Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,822 miles

front discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,913 miles

front discs worn

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,022 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front discs worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2014 49,020 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front discs worn

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,564 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,517 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,681 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,127 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 21,383 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,232 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 EYU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EYU, 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 EYU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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