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LA05 AEL

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,432 mi
Last recorded110,432 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 AEL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 110,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 110,423 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 102,563 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 93,884 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 88,051 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 82,204 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,715 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 70,534 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 65,814 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 58,206 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,965 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,204 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,406 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,328 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 33,358 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,736 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,674 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,587 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 21,561 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,020 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 27,020 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,696 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 AEL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AEL, 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 AEL registered?

LA05 AEL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is LA05 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA05 AEL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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