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GL05 YLJ

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,567 mi
Last recorded31,567 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 YLJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 31,567 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 31,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,289 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,594 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,084 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 12,725 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 12,725 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 11,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 8,750 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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GL05 YLJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL05 YLJ, 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 GL05 YLJ registered?

GL05 YLJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GL05 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 YLJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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