MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides,n/s slightly worn on inner edge as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides,n/s slightly worn on inner edge as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
engine management light on
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
engine management light on
centre rear brake light only half the lights work
nearside front dip beam bulb is dim
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
centre rear brake light only half the lights work
nearside front dip beam bulb is dim
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
centre brake light only half work
nearside front dip beam dim
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?
Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.
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C8 RUK is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,766 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 RUK, 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 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C8 RUK is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 29 September 2004.
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