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NU55 OZO

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,632 mi
Last recorded111,632 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 OZO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 111,632 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 106,779 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 106,738 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 98,053 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 98,033 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,007 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,493 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2013 76,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,752 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 71,752 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 56,693 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 56,693 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 43,178 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 26,399 miles

both rear tyre inside walls starting to crack.

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 OZO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OZO, 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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NU55 OZO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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