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RN05 HTL

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,463 mi
Last recorded137,463 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 HTL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 137,463 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 137,463 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2018 123,416 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2018 123,114 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 107,584 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2017 107,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 91,979 miles

O/S/F tyre perished

Fail 23 May 2016 91,979 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

O/S/F tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2015 89,285 miles

front windscreen chipped and scratched

horn poor

n/s front wiper lapped over screen trim

Fail 16 May 2015 89,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

front windscreen chipped and scratched

horn poor

n/s front wiper lapped over screen trim

Pass 25 May 2014 75,875 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 81,632 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 76,800 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 70,620 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 65,191 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)

Pass 28 May 2009 57,551 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 57,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,195 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Fail 14 Aug 2008 51,195 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RN05 HTL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RN05 HTL, 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 RN05 HTL registered?

RN05 HTL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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