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GV55 UXJ

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,388 mi
Last recorded120,388 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 UXJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 120,388 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake has slight travel

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 110,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 92,876 miles

Both rear brake discs rusty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front indicator lense broken

Fail 20 Dec 2012 92,876 miles

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

Both rear brake discs rusty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front indicator lense broken

Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,593 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 74,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 59,253 miles

discs worn all round

Fail 29 Nov 2010 59,253 miles

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

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

discs worn all round

Pass 19 Dec 2009 46,637 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 46,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,638 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 35,638 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GV55 UXJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GV55 UXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV55 UXJ registered?

GV55 UXJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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