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EF05 UOT

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,607 mi
Last recorded105,607 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 UOT
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 105,607 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 105,607 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,104 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 101,103 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,895 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres old and a bit mis-shapen

Fail 27 Mar 2018 93,895 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres old and a bit mis-shapen

Pass 23 Mar 2017 94,333 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,155 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 87,155 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 79,562 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,189 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 73,189 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 62,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 62,878 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 1 Nov 2011 48,196 miles

n/s number plate lamp not as bright as o/s , advise replacement bulb...

Pass 16 Oct 2010 26,044 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 21,986 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,940 miles

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

near side rear tyre some outer side wall damage

some parking brake traval

Fail 24 Oct 2008 16,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

near side rear tyre some outer side wall damage

some parking brake traval

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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EF05 UOT is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EF05 UOT, 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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EF05 UOT is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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