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GV55 EDF

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,239 mi
Last recorded89,239 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 EDF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 89,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,324 miles

number plate lights taped in

Fail 29 Oct 2018 81,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

number plate lights taped in

Pass 26 Oct 2017

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

all tyre walls cracking

number plate lights taped up

Fail 25 Oct 2017

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

all tyre walls cracking

number plate lights taped up

Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,862 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged

undershields fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2016 75,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Rear bumper damaged

undershields fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,811 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,373 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,574 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,580 miles

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)

o/s wiper split

Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,576 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

classic car horn fitted but still single tone

offside front tyre kerbing damage

Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,386 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,928 miles

(1)front and rear disc pads getting low.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,161 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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GV55 EDF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV55 EDF, 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 EDF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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