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B18 UNG

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,064 mi
Last recorded80,064 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 UNG
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 80,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 79,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 77,985 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,958 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 72,952 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 70,665 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 7 Oct 2019 70,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,156 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 67,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 63,555 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 63,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working staying on (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working staying on (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 58,842 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 58,842 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2013 52,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

horn not the best

Fail 9 Oct 2013 52,065 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

horn not the best

Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,829 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,864 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,465 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 37,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,702 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 20,499 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 20,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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B18 UNG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 B18 UNG, 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 B18 UNG registered?

B18 UNG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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