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LB05 KDJ

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,041 mi
Last recorded71,041 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 KDJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 71,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 69,353 miles

Nearside Front Bumper likely damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 69,353 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper likely damaged

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 66,505 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 66,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front & battery slight inscuer (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,578 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 62,792 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Very slight damage to outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 62,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Very slight damage to outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 58,301 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 57,975 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 57,930 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,532 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 56,478 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 54,997 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 47,260 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 47,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,220 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 40,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 33,585 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 33,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,690 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 27,139 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 23,837 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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LB05 KDJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LB05 KDJ, 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 LB05 KDJ registered?

LB05 KDJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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