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LA05 AFV

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,376 mi
Last recorded98,376 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 98,376 miles

Central one stop lamp bulb out of ten not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside mirror cover held on with tape

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,432 miles

offside rear discs red and corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 90,432 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear discs red and corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 89,563 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 89,563 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,610 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 75,610 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 65,058 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,058 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,460 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 May 2010 56,074 miles

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

rear brakes have slight imbalance

Fail 25 May 2010 56,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brakes have slight imbalance

Pass 26 May 2009 45,659 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 45,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2008 31,928 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 May 2008 31,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 AFV is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AFV, 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 AFV registered?

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

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