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FG55 KPL

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,804 mi
Last recorded109,804 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 KPL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 109,804 miles

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

temp repair made to rear bumper cracked covered in tape

Pass 7 Feb 2020 102,616 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 90,078 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 90,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,984 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 79,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 68,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 68,920 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 62,203 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 62,192 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,951 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 55,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2013 45,103 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2012 39,640 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 31,079 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 21,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2008 14,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,132 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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FG55 KPL 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 FG55 KPL, 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 KPL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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