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GF05 XGD

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,713 mi
Last recorded104,713 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 XGD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 104,713 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 101,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle all over general corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2023 99,430 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 98,732 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 98,706 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 97,340 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 94,878 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,885 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 77,685 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,408 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 74,408 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,491 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 70,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,819 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,641 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,783 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,335 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,423 miles

advise front brake pad wearing low

Fail 17 Aug 2011 41,423 miles

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

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

advise front brake pad wearing low

Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,886 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 27,256 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,235 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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GF05 XGD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GF05 XGD, 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 GF05 XGD registered?

GF05 XGD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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