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NU55 KMG

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,626 mi
Last recorded121,626 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 KMG
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 121,626 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 118,732 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 118,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.677 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 11.979 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 11.816 (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1121 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear axle beam bushes debonded from center. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0 reading inop. (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Sep 2016 118,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on wall

Offside Front seat belt stork

Offside Rear tyre cracking on wall

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2015 113,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front seat belt stork cover

Offside Front wiper blade

Offside Rear tyre cracking on wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2015

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front seat belt stork cover

Offside Front wiper blade

Offside Rear tyre cracking on wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 110,277 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 109,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 102,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 102,411 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 89,054 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 89,054 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,424 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 71,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,853 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 52,853 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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NU55 KMG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NU55 KMG, 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 NU55 KMG registered?

NU55 KMG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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