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CT55 MFO

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,916 mi
Last recorded78,916 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 MFO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 78,916 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 69,934 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 69,920 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 62,730 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 59,669 miles

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

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

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

corroded at rear

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2023 59,669 miles

corroded at rear

handbrake cables corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 55,356 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine sump starting to corrode

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge also starting to crack / perish (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 51,436 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine sump starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Sill covers fitted

Some suspension components underneath slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 47,026 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Sill covers fitted

Some suspension components underneath slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 41,930 miles

Central obligatory mirror deteriorated but not seriously affecting the rear view

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

Sill covers fitted

Some suspension components underneath vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 41,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central obligatory mirror deteriorated but not seriously affecting the rear view

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Some suspension components underneath vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 37,499 miles

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge and starting to perish.

Sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2017 37,483 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge and starting to perish.

Sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 31,031 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Fail 14 Nov 2016 31,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SILL COVERS FITTED

WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,698 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in tread pattern

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in tread pattern

Fail 3 Nov 2015 25,581 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in tread pattern

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in tread pattern

Pass 28 Nov 2014 23,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 21,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 21,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 17,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 16,461 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 14,552 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 12,491 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 Nov 2008 10,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CT55 MFO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CT55 MFO, 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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CT55 MFO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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