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LA05 AEP

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,571 mi
Last recorded139,571 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 AEP
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 139,571 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 139,561 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 137,998 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 136,575 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 136,575 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 133,504 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 133,504 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 126,970 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 127,980 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 122,866 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 110,792 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 101,471 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 90,890 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 77,555 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 77,552 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,905 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 59,905 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 43,619 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,619 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,656 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 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.

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