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HT54 EWL

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,859 mi
Last recorded79,859 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 EWL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 79,859 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 78,815 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 78,815 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 77,606 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 76,322 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 76,322 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 74,854 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,855 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 73,057 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,951 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 68,779 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,231 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 59,867 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 54,509 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 54,508 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 50,931 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,932 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 44,975 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 41,662 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,114 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,264 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 20,207 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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HT54 EWL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HT54 EWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HT54 EWL registered?

HT54 EWL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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The MOT history for HT54 EWL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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