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OU05 XCW

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,409 mi
Last recorded64,409 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XCW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 64,409 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 64,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 1 Nov 2023 63,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underside of car heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2022 62,663 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 62,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Oct 2022 62,647 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split ....205..45..16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split ....195..45..16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread + perished (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underneath vehicle / mechanical componets / brakes sususpension

exhaust slight leakage from middle and rear

underseal under vehicle unable to inspect items

Pass 29 Oct 2021 60,911 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 59,421 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 58,812 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 57,821 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 56,965 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 55,907 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 55,907 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,119 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 52,210 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 50,230 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,338 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 11 Jan 2012 43,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,104 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre low on tread

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,363 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,741 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,554 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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OU05 XCW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 60,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU05 XCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU05 XCW registered?

OU05 XCW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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