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GL05 YMU

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,981 mi
Last recorded85,981 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 YMU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 85,981 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 58,843 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,249 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,375 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 30,342 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 16,509 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 14,150 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,154 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 8,924 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 YMU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

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

Is GL05 YMU safe to buy?

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