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DG05 VEF

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,043 mi
Last recorded165,043 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 VEF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 165,043 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 157,441 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 150,757 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 9 Dec 2015 143,866 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 143,866 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 137,831 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 137,831 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2014 127,610 miles

o/s/r brake disc in very poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2013 113,669 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 113,669 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front outer door handle stiff

Pass 26 Mar 2012 103,728 miles

osr tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,748 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 96,748 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,377 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,661 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,413 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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DG05 VEF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG05 VEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 VEF registered?

DG05 VEF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DG05 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 VEF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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