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WJ05 XDN

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,928 mi
Last recorded67,928 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 XDN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 67,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 67,922 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Due to heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 64,877 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 61,435 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 61,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2023 56,136 miles

Boot lid cannot be open from outside

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 56,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Boot lid cannot be open from outside

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 53,107 miles

Boot not opening, floor checked by leaning over rear seats

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT, side wall also scuffed from kerbing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 49,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 15 Jan 2021 49,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 15 Jan 2020 46,393 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 46,391 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,827 miles

stone chip in front screen.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 38,659 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 34,796 miles

ALL 4 tyres perishing.

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 28,266 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 23,642 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,642 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 17,921 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,465 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,404 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,436 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 13,930 miles

nsf tyre cut but cord not exposed

Pass 23 Feb 2009 12,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 9,601 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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WJ05 XDN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WJ05 XDN, 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 WJ05 XDN registered?

WJ05 XDN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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