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NJ55 VVY

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,975 mi
Last recorded142,975 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VVY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 142,975 miles

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.

Fail 1 Oct 2020 142,974 miles

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.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 140,505 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 140,502 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 134,184 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 134,181 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 130,794 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 130,789 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2016 122,075 miles
Fail 17 May 2016

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 113,240 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 113,240 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 100,582 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 93,858 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 93,858 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 90,449 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 83,939 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 65,705 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 65,705 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,579 miles

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.

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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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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