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LA05 ADX

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,189 mi
Last recorded68,189 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 ADX
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 68,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both , (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror has a temporary repair,

Tyre obviously under inflated all four, (5.2.3 (h) (i))

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres have minor outer side wall damage.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 62,330 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,236 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 58,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 54,839 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 54,839 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 50,593 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 50,589 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 45,715 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 42,879 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,617 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,765 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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LA05 ADX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LA05 ADX, 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 LA05 ADX registered?

LA05 ADX is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is LA05 ADX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA05 ADX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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