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BV55 SZZ

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,320 mi
Last recorded61,320 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 SZZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,320 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,184 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 48,418 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 48,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,178 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 44,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

**Nearside front inner wheel arch trim in contact with suspension**

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front tyre slight worn inner edge

off side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2013 40,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front tyre slight worn inner edge

off side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 31,489 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 24,746 miles

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

Offside Front 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.

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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BV55 SZZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,124cc 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 BV55 SZZ, 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 BV55 SZZ registered?

BV55 SZZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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