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VX05 XWH

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,688 mi
Last recorded45,688 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 XWH
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,688 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,427 miles

Intermittent steering fault

Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,641 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,120 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 31,120 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 28,373 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,000 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,775 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 21,439 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,037 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,176 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,820 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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VX05 XWH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VX05 XWH, 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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VX05 XWH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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