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MD55 JYZ

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,593 mi
Last recorded101,593 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 JYZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 101,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 101,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 96,087 miles

Rear BODY/BUMPER DAMAGED/LOOSE

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 96,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low LAMP/BULB HOLDER INSECURE (4.1.2 (a))

Rear BODY/BUMPER DAMAGED/LOOSE

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 91,759 miles

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

engine cover fitted

o/s/r tyre is perishing

Fail 10 Dec 2020 91,759 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

o/s/r tyre is perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2019 90,091 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 90,091 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 81,375 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 81,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,429 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 74,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 69,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,366 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,334 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 58,333 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,818 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 51,352 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2011 51,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2010 46,401 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,162 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 39,159 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,338 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 23,338 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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MD55 JYZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MD55 JYZ, 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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MD55 JYZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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