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L40 UDP

2005 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

9,549 mi
Last recorded9,549 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 UDP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 9,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight play

slight free play in steering

Pass 12 May 2025 9,490 miles

slight free play in steering

Pass 30 Jan 2025 76,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 9,310 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 75,711 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 74,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 74,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 68,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 9,215 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 64,155 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 8,628 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,441 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap seal cracked and perished, but still sealing

Pass 5 Nov 2018 7,312 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 53,225 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 53,208 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 6,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 6,413 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (9.3.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened track control arm bent (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 6,250 miles

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

Rear slight play in axle bearings

play in steering joints

Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,646 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015
Pass 26 Jul 2014 36,888 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 36,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 4,007 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,206 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 3,663 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

customer states loctite used on all suspension bolts

Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,712 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 19,712 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,710 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto?

Based on 11,653 MOT tests across 752 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
3,308
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
752
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 166
Stop lamp not working 130
coil spring broken 120
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 112
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L40 UDP is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L40 UDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L40 UDP is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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