MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
battery clamp loose round battery
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear tyre cut in sidewall
offside rear tyre cut in sidewall and tread distorting
front brake imbalance
offside rear tyre cuts in sidewall
front brake pads look low
nearside rear tyre nail in tread
offside rear tyre cut in sidewall
offside wiper blade split
front brake imbalance
nearside front tyre close to legal limit
offside rear tyre cut in sidewall
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was LA05 BNF registered?
LA05 BNF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 4 July 2005.
Is LA05 BNF safe to buy?
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