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SA55 CWF

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,678 mi
Last recorded123,678 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 CWF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 123,678 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 123,623 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits emission to high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 116,909 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 116,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits emission to high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and back joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed driver (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 108,304 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed driver (5.2.2b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 108,044 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits emission to high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust heat shield insecure dangerous to other road user (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed driver (5.2.2b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 100,574 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust slight corrodded

fornt headlamp pattern slight out of shape

front wipers slight deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2015 100,533 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust slight corrodded

fornt headlamp pattern slight out of shape

front wipers slight deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2014 93,683 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s + ,o/s front headlamp pattern slight out of shape

n/s/f wiper slight deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2014 93,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

n/s + ,o/s front headlamp pattern slight out of shape

n/s/f wiper slight deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,602 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 84,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 75,246 miles

Rear wiper not operating

Fail 8 Mar 2012 75,203 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper not operating

Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,159 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 60,962 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,011 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,462 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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SA55 CWF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SA55 CWF, 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 SA55 CWF registered?

SA55 CWF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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