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S5 CNN

2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,285 mi
Last recorded58,285 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto64,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 CNN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 58,285 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 56,265 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2023 54,069 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 54,069 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 52,260 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 52,260 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 50,835 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 50,315 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 46,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 43,355 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Door (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Door (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 40,255 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 36,974 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 36,974 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,400 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 31,744 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 28,484 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,215 miles

Rear offside brake disc pitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear nearside brake disc pitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 21,649 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 18,632 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 15,130 miles

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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S5 CNN is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 64,068 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 S5 CNN, 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 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S5 CNN is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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