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DG05 LLE

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,202 mi
Last recorded99,202 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LLE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 99,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside Front

Fail 10 Sep 2018 98,927 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 94,393 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 94,392 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 86,837 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 86,837 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,338 miles

tyres

Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,070 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 71,069 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 64,579 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 58,849 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 58,849 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 50,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 50,645 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 42,004 miles

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

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

damage to o/s and n/s rear tyre walls

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,815 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,014 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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DG05 LLE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG05 LLE, 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 DG05 LLE registered?

DG05 LLE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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