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LA05 BNF

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,565 mi
Last recorded99,565 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 BNF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 99,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 91,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside rear brake discs has signs of over heating

Fail 13 Mar 2020 89,981 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside rear brake discs has signs of over heating

Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,731 miles

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate.

Horn not working properly Horn sounding harsh. (7.7 (a) (i))

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer side wall. 195/50/r15-82v

Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,283 miles

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

battery clamp loose round battery

Fail 5 Mar 2018 82,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery clamp loose round battery

Pass 6 Mar 2017 79,234 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 75,048 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 72,750 miles

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,989 miles

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall and tread distorting

Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,916 miles

front brake imbalance

offside rear tyre cuts in sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,392 miles

front brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

offside wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,857 miles

front brake imbalance

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2008 325,035 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit

exhaust manifold heat sheild loose

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 BNF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BNF, 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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LA05 BNF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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