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AY55 ZKG

2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,455 mi
Last recorded93,455 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 9584,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZKG
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion CDI 95
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2023 93,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 93,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring missing lower mounting however secure and operational.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 93,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.1 Limit. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring missing lower mounting however secure and operational.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 92,699 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 92,699 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 91,852 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,179 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,540 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 90,525 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,881 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 89,881 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2015 88,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2014 67,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,182 miles

front brake discs lipped.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 52,182 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,166 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 40,283 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 29,661 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 18,427 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 16,151 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,827 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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AY55 ZKG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY55 ZKG, 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.

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AY55 ZKG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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