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BV05 GUO

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,695 mi
Last recorded100,695 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 GUO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 100,695 miles

Front exhaust shield loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 100,695 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust shield loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 82,735 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 73,698 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 61,026 miles

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

Front discs corroded

both headlights deteriorated need replacment been polished before

Fail 23 Mar 2021 60,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses deteriorated need replacment (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front discs corroded

both headlights deteriorated need replacment been polished before

Pass 7 Apr 2020 60,339 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorating

front discs corroded inner face

Fail 7 Apr 2020 60,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

front discs corroded inner face

Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,445 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,585 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,963 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,307 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 57,307 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,584 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,979 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,494 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012

advise some noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,752 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 32,213 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,213 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,714 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 23,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,334 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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BV05 GUO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BV05 GUO, 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 BV05 GUO registered?

BV05 GUO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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