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MV55 MGO

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,985 mi
Last recorded74,985 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 MGO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 74,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 72,444 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 72,444 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 70,456 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 70,448 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 68,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/cracking due to age 2013

some corrosion 2 x front brake discs

Fail 13 Jul 2019 68,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/cracking due to age 2013

some corrosion 2 x front brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2018 63,647 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,531 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,914 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,056 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 50,026 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,195 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,250 miles

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,340 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,603 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 28,594 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,888 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 24,888 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,404 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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MV55 MGO 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 75%.

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 MV55 MGO, 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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MV55 MGO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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