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YH55 ABF

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,224 mi
Last recorded100,224 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 ABF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 100,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 100,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,178 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 91,173 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 83,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 76,007 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,475 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 61,500 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre as cracking to side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,155 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 51,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,717 miles

both rear coil springs corroded on bottom seats//

both rear tyre treads badly cracked tyres 2/3 mm recommend replacement//

bulb inop on high level stop light//

front brake discs lipped cant see inner brake pads recommend inspection//

nail in osf tyre tread//

slight play and knocking osf drop link//

sump pan badly corroded not yet leaking//

Fail 23 Aug 2013 38,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,955 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)

Oil leak

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear axle bushes starting to split

both rear tyres cracked

cut down to cords in o/s/r tyre

front brake discs low and lipped

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,637 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

front discs slightly worn and lipped

very slight play in both front drop links

Fail 28 Sep 2010 27,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres starting to crack

front discs slightly worn and lipped

very slight play in both front drop links

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,899 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 23,899 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,850 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres getting low - between 2-3mm

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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YH55 ABF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YH55 ABF, 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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YH55 ABF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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