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MK55 YGX

2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,700 mi
Last recorded197,700 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 9584,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 YGX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion CDI 95
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 197,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated large retaining clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 197,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Possibly bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 177,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear coil spring corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 177,107 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner driveshaft boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 154,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 154,601 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coolant level on minimum

Pass 2 Jun 2016 131,085 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 120,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres starting to perished

Pass 8 Jun 2015 120,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 111,866 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 104,609 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 83,302 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,295 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,911 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 58,858 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,838 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 50,732 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 44,325 miles

offside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,549 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95?

Based on 1,834 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
7,061
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
parking brake recording little or no effort 34
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MK55 YGX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 84,894 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 CDI 95 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK55 YGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK55 YGX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion CDI 95, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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