MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hanging from rear view mirror ()
Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated (Frosted plastic) but not seriously reducing light output
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both front wiper blades starting to smear the windscreen
Offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped on edges
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front wiper blades starting to smear the windscreen
Offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped on edges
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
imbalance on front brakes
n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?
Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV05 GVX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 GVX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BV05 GVX?
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What year was BV05 GVX registered?
BV05 GVX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is BV05 GVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV05 GVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BV05 GVX have outstanding finance?
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