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GV55 EDC

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,371 mi
Last recorded110,371 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 EDC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 110,371 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 110,371 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh and grainy (7.7 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 103,996 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 96,879 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 96,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick drivers side also being getting hot (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,864 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 69,845 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,698 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,631 miles

both front brake disc's worn thin

Fail 29 Jul 2013 61,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disc's worn thin

Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,373 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit and also cracking in similar way to nearside rear

Fail 8 Aug 2012 50,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre close to limit and also cracking in similar way to nearside rear

Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,351 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 33,242 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,242 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,764 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts due to child seats being fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GV55 EDC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV55 EDC, 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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GV55 EDC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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