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FG55 HNC

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,516 mi
Last recorded74,516 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 HNC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 74,516 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 73,067 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 30 Jun 2023 73,067 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 1 Jul 2022 71,461 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 69,704 miles

all 4 wheels heavily corroded

both front tyres are perished with age

nsr tyre perished with age

slight tear in nsf wiper

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,223 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 68,223 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,557 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 66,557 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,890 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,333 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,020 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,998 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,287 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 48,766 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 44,643 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,928 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 32,810 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,136 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,547 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf door mirror insecure

nsf wiper blade splitting

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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FG55 HNC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FG55 HNC, 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 FG55 HNC registered?

FG55 HNC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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