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AP54 SXE

2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,078 mi
Last recorded80,078 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 9584,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 SXE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion CDI 95
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 80,078 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 2mm

neutral gate very stiff

poor beam pattern nsf

Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 63,329 miles

front brake disc inner face corroding

Fail 17 Dec 2015 633,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake disc inner face corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2014 59,691 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing low

front discs corroding on inner face

slight leakage on rear n/s shock

Fail 19 Dec 2014 59,689 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs and pads wearing low

front discs corroding on inner face

slight leakage on rear n/s shock

Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,617 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,535 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 45,000 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,000 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 42,374 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,102 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,310 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 17,583 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95?

Based on 1,834 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
7,061
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
parking brake recording little or no effort 34
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AP54 SXE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 84,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP54 SXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP54 SXE registered?

AP54 SXE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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