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FE05 VHR

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,611 mi
Last recorded111,611 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VHR
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 111,611 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 101,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres cracking.

engine oil low

slight smear drivers front wiperblade

Fail 22 Feb 2014 95,426 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded on outer brakeing surface

Pass 22 Feb 2014 95,426 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded on outer brakeing surface

Pass 22 Feb 2013 82,595 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 82,595 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 65,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,370 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,994 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,748 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,856 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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FE05 VHR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FE05 VHR, 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 FE05 VHR registered?

FE05 VHR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is FE05 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 VHR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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