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FG55 KOD

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,659 mi
Last recorded130,659 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 KOD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 130,659 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 130,659 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 126,766 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 107,220 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 106,591 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 89,942 miles

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint

Fail 30 Apr 2016 89,942 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 2 May 2015 65,833 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 51,605 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 49,406 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,738 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,983 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,525 miles

Nearside rear tyre started to perish

Offside rear tyre started to perish

Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,740 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)

all tyres perished on edges age related

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 KOD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KOD, 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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FG55 KOD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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