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FY05 OSR

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,815 mi
Last recorded135,815 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 OSR
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 135,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 132,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 132,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 129,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 127,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 126,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 126,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 124,077 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 121,438 miles

front foglights inoperative

Fail 12 Dec 2019 121,434 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front foglights inoperative

Pass 12 Dec 2018 117,388 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake ferruls either side are corroded. Going from brake hose to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked and perished) (195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished and also cut on inner wall but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 114,234 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 111,364 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 105,808 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 105,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 95,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front track rod end gaitor perished

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight dent in nearside front wheel rim

slight rust lip on rear discs

Fail 3 Jan 2014 82,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front track rod end gaitor perished

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight dent in nearside front wheel rim

slight rust lip on rear discs

Pass 19 Dec 2012 64,956 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worne edges

Fail 19 Dec 2012 64,956 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worne edges

Pass 4 Jan 2012 52,480 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 52,474 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,819 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,499 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,106 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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FY05 OSR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FY05 OSR, 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 FY05 OSR registered?

FY05 OSR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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