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FY55 RWO

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,332 mi
Last recorded103,332 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 RWO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 103,332 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 103,321 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 95,904 miles

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

slight corrosion under car.

slight crack/damaged on sidewall of both rear tyres.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,676 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,407 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2017 81,398 miles

play in nearside rear axle bush

Fail 27 May 2017 81,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

play in nearside rear axle bush

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,938 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 77,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,746 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 66,824 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 66,820 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 62,048 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 62,048 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,332 miles

N/S/F tyre near wear bars.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine noisy

nearside rear wheel has a slightly distorted beed rim

Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine noisy

nearside rear wheel has a slightly distorted beed rim

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,239 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,928 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,805 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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FY55 RWO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY55 RWO, 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 FY55 RWO registered?

FY55 RWO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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