MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber shroud broken apart and fallen down.
Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded and rubbing against disc
Offside Front Shock absorber shroud broken apart and fallen down.
Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded and rubbing against disc
Brake pedal "spring back" cable snapped inside spring.
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber shroud broken apart and fallen down.
Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded and rubbing against disc
Offside Front Shock absorber shroud broken apart and fallen down.
Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded and rubbing against disc
Brake pedal "spring back" cable snapped inside spring.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NJ55 VVY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 NJ55 VVY, 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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What year was NJ55 VVY registered?
NJ55 VVY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 3 September 2005.
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