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BX55 VYC

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,887 mi
Last recorded120,887 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 VYC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 120,887 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 114,045 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 108,329 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 100,845 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 95,606 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 90,845 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 85,695 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 85,695 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,511 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 81,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,493 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,667 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,333 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,715 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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BX55 VYC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BX55 VYC, 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 BX55 VYC registered?

BX55 VYC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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