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NU55 OZV

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,846 mi
Last recorded71,846 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 OZV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 71,846 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 71,846 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 71,158 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH IMAGE ONLY JUST OK (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT OUTERS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear wiperblade split

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT OUTERS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

centre and Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2020 71,153 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH FRONT ON CALIPERS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH IMAGE ONLY JUST OK (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT OUTERS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear wiperblade split

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT OUTERS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

centre and Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50R15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

middle Exhaust box outer skin cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 65,084 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,083 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 59,997 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 59,997 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 57,381 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 57,381 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,478 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 50,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 50,892 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,664 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 41,543 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,623 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,401 miles

advise noisey clutch release bearing

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 OZV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OZV, 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 OZV registered?

NU55 OZV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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The MOT history for NU55 OZV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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