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NJ05 YDZ

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,264 mi
Last recorded92,264 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 YDZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 92,264 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 92,262 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,083 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 83,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,324 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 76,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,206 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,532 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,900 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 49,326 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

minor noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,326 miles

minor noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,615 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 43,164 miles

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

front dics worn & slight run-out

Fail 6 Nov 2008 43,158 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front dics worn & slight run-out

rear discs scored & slight run-out

rear foot brakes just in balance

Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,551 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NJ05 YDZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NJ05 YDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ05 YDZ registered?

NJ05 YDZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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