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HJ05 XUA

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,385 mi
Last recorded115,385 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 XUA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 115,385 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 109,281 miles

headlamp lens are in poor condition. beam only just visible on tester

Fail 11 Apr 2023 109,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

headlamp lens are in poor condition. beam only just visible on tester

Pass 4 Apr 2022 104,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner tyre edge wearing slightly

Fail 4 Apr 2022 104,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner tyre edge wearing slightly

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 93,915 miles

Offside windscreen wiper slightly smears

Fail 1 Apr 2021 93,915 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen wiper slightly smears

Pass 1 Apr 2020 88,992 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 57,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 55,350 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 52,659 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 49,684 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 46,121 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 42,767 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 39,332 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2012 35,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2011 31,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2010 27,746 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,482 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 18,097 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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HJ05 XUA 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 85%.

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 HJ05 XUA, 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 HJ05 XUA registered?

HJ05 XUA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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