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GJ07 KVW

2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,927 mi
Last recorded126,927 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto63,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 KVW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 126,927 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 123,565 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 120,530 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 117,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 112,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 109,276 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 104,132 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 99,452 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 99,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 89,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all greased in places (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,435 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 45,950 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,588 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,549 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 34,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front pads low

Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,907 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,969 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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GJ07 KVW is a 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,534 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 GJ07 KVW, 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 19 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ07 KVW is a 2007 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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