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OU05 XEW

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,791 mi
Last recorded93,791 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XEW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,791 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 93,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 92,809 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 89,719 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 89,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,101 miles

rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 87,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer split (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,760 miles

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

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

centre silencer casing damaged

o\s and n\s front antiroll bar links worn

rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,335 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 80,335 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,440 miles

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

sections of centre stop light not working

Fail 13 Mar 2014 75,440 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

sections of centre stop light not working

Pass 9 Mar 2013 71,122 miles

high level brake light has section not working

rear disc pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2012 64,969 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 55,000 miles

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/r and centre seatbelts not fully tested babyseats fitted

some digits in centre stop light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2011 55,000 miles

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

front discs worn

n/s/r and centre seatbelts not fully tested babyseats fitted

some digits in centre stop light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,625 miles

rear centre and rear left seat belts not fully tested baby seats fitted

sections of high level brake light not working

Fail 19 Mar 2010 45,625 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre low on limit

rear centre and rear left seat belts not fully tested baby seats fitted

sections of high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,076 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 28,889 miles

Front discs worn & brake pads low on limit

Fail 15 Mar 2008 28,889 miles

Front discs worn & brake pads low on limit

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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OU05 XEW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OU05 XEW, 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 OU05 XEW registered?

OU05 XEW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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