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GV05 LLF

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,728 mi
Last recorded119,728 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 LLF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 119,728 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 117,095 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 117,004 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 112,844 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 112,838 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 108,457 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 108,457 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 102,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 102,385 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 95,929 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 May 2015 88,425 miles

both front wipers smeary

Fail 15 May 2015 88,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 80,798 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 80,798 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 73,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 73,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2012 67,174 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

engine management light on

Fail 11 May 2012 67,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2011 58,761 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 58,698 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 51,115 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 42,794 miles
Pass 11 May 2008 32,741 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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GV05 LLF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GV05 LLF, 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 GV05 LLF registered?

GV05 LLF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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