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PL05 USU

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,789 mi
Last recorded134,789 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 USU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 134,789 miles

Both rear axle bushes poor

Nearside rear brake bind

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 129,800 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 127,261 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 127,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 115,131 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 115,131 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 106,339 miles

advise baby seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 7 Jun 2014 106,339 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

advise baby seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 8 Jun 2013 100,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust shield insercure and rattling

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear wiper not working

Fail 8 Jun 2013 100,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front exhaust shield insercure and rattling

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear wiper not working

Pass 26 Jun 2012 91,111 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 91,111 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 91,037 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2011 80,853 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 80,853 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,277 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,911 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some damage on front number plate

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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PL05 USU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL05 USU, 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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PL05 USU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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