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FP55 HBL

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,597 mi
Last recorded109,597 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 HBL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 109,597 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 109,010 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 107,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 107,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 103,364 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 103,364 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 103,364 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 97,796 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,547 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 90,547 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 84,694 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 83,269 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 83,098 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2011 69,848 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 69,848 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,279 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,322 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,480 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 31,480 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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FP55 HBL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FP55 HBL, 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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FP55 HBL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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