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WJ05 HTL

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,212 mi
Last recorded82,212 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HTL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 82,212 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly damaged (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 75,097 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 71,625 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Corrosion to exhaust

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Some undulation to tyre tread

Nearside Slight smearing to windscreen

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Under panels are damaged and loose

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sill covers and wheel arch inserts fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres appear to be low in pressure (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 71,625 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Corrosion to exhaust

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Some undulation to tyre tread

Nearside Slight smearing to windscreen

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Under panels are damaged and loose

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sill covers and wheel arch inserts fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres appear to be low in pressure (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 May 2019 68,360 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 65,104 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 65,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 62,229 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 59,159 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 56,225 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 52,564 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 48,198 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 48,198 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 43,971 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 43,971 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 39,901 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 36,767 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 36,766 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 33,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2008 28,937 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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WJ05 HTL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ05 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ05 HTL registered?

WJ05 HTL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is WJ05 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 HTL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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