MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on (5.4.2)
Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs wearing thin
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?
Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LA05 AEP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 LA05 AEP, 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 LA05 AEP registered?
LA05 AEP is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 1 July 2005.
Is LA05 AEP safe to buy?
The MOT history for LA05 AEP shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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