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FL55 SYY

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,581 mi
Last recorded79,581 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 SYY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 78,822 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

horn tone sounds harsh

Fail 6 Oct 2018 78,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

horn tone sounds harsh

Pass 6 Oct 2017 75,165 miles

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,551 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Offside Rear spring corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 72,551 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear spring corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,597 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 69,597 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,626 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,835 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both headlight lenses going opaque

Both rear brake discs worn

Engine management light on

Fail 5 Oct 2013

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Both front brake discs worn

Both headlight lenses going opaque

Both rear brake discs worn

Engine management light on

Pass 29 Sep 2012 58,961 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 58,961 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 54,034 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2010 45,401 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,086 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,182 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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FL55 SYY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL55 SYY, 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 FL55 SYY registered?

FL55 SYY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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