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LA05 AEV

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,149 mi
Last recorded105,149 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 AEV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 105,149 miles

Button missing off handbrake lever

Front brake balance close to limit.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 97,056 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,440 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 85,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 73,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 73,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 65,772 miles

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

osf tyre wear inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2013 65,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

osf tyre wear inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2012 59,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,968 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,660 miles

Front and rear wipers slightly smearing.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 52,660 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front and rear wipers slightly smearing.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,886 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,538 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,672 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,364 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)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 18,364 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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 AEV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AEV, 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 AEV registered?

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

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