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SW55 CDE

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,818 mi
Last recorded95,818 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 CDE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 95,818 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump porous/corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm/axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 95,818 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer pipe corroded/broken off (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly worn/deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 80% worn cannot visually inspect inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump porous/corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,976 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,949 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 67,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer kerbing band

Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,043 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,042 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 32,297 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2011 32,297 miles

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

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

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

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 24,016 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 19,986 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 15,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly 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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SW55 CDE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW55 CDE, 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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SW55 CDE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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