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DE05 YOO

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,213 mi
Last recorded59,213 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 YOO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 59,213 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 May 2025 59,213 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Apr 2024 55,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2024 55,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 55,907 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wipers require adjustment

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tailgate button defective but satisfactorily can be operated

Pass 27 Mar 2023 53,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 50,922 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 47,230 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 44,196 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,386 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 38,479 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 38,479 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 35,794 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,414 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 33,414 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2014 29,746 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 25,401 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 22,732 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 22,728 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 May 2011 20,266 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,225 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,337 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,580 miles

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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DE05 YOO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE05 YOO, 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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What year was DE05 YOO registered?

DE05 YOO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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