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FV55 FYS

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,993 mi
Last recorded35,993 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 FYS
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2021 35,993 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot lock is faulty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush is perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush is perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 34,844 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 33,655 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 31,830 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 31,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 30,092 miles

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

offside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2016 28,257 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 26,301 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 23,651 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 20,766 miles

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

both front tyres threads getting close to 1.6mm

n/s/f & n/s/r brake have slight bind

Pass 30 Oct 2012 18,008 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 10 Nov 2011 15,391 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 13,520 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 11,541 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 3,878 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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FV55 FYS 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 86.7%.

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 FV55 FYS, 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 FV55 FYS registered?

FV55 FYS is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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