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CP05 XEV

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Orange Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,309 mi
Last recorded121,309 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 XEV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,309 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside shoulder on wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slight damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 114,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 24 Jan 2020 114,726 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 22 Jan 2019 104,460 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 22 Jan 2019 104,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 10 Jan 2018 98,138 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 98,138 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 94,236 miles

eml on

Fail 11 Jan 2017 94,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

eml on

Pass 30 Nov 2015 86,760 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 86,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both front brake discs large lip

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Dec 2014 80,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 71,172 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 71,172 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 28 Dec 2012 62,642 miles

all brake discs worn

Fail 27 Dec 2012 62,640 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,845 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Sep 2011 49,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,986 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 21,502 miles

Approx 3mm of tread on O/S Rear tyre

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,502 miles

Approx 3mm of tread on O/S Rear tyre

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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CP05 XEV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Orange with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 CP05 XEV, 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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CP05 XEV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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