MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar drop links have play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heatshield deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar drop links have play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust heatshield deteriorated
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs worn
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front discs wearing close to wear indicators
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front discs wearing close to wear indicators
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear tyre worn low on edges
offside front tyrehas cracks in tread
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Wing Mirror Glass Cracked
N/s wing mirror cracked
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?
Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MX55 MZL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 MX55 MZL, 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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MX55 MZL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 7 October 2005.
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