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OY05 PZC

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,469 mi
Last recorded106,469 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 PZC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 106,469 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 106,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside front outer door handles showing signs of wear

plastic vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 88,112 miles

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

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

offside registration lamp inoperative

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 29 Aug 2019 87,980 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

offside registration lamp inoperative

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,429 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 84,429 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 82,137 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 82,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2016 77,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Wiper blade deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 69,508 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,508 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,006 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 59,538 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,538 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,489 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 54,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,509 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,949 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,094 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,938 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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OY05 PZC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,023 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY05 PZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY05 PZC registered?

OY05 PZC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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