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FL55 XWZ

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,297 mi
Last recorded59,297 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 XWZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 59,297 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,236 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 55,236 miles

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

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

N/S rear tire slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,698 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 49,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,603 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 29,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Nov 2014 29,553 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2013 23,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,531 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,140 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 22,137 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 21,128 miles

both rear tyres perihsed

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Oct 2010 19,701 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outter edges

offside rear hand brake lever on caliper not fully back against stop suspect start of possible problem

rear disc slight scored

Fail 22 Oct 2010 19,701 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on outter edges

offside rear hand brake lever on caliper not fully back against stop suspect start of possible problem

rear disc slight scored

Pass 15 Oct 2009 17,597 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outter edge and both rear tyres have slight cracking

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 15 Oct 2009 17,597 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outter edge and both rear tyres have slight cracking

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,957 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 XWZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

FL55 XWZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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