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LB05 UDE

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,141 mi
Last recorded150,141 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 UDE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 150,141 miles

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

front bumper insecure and damaged at off-side.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 150,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bumper insecure and damaged at off-side.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 138,375 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 121,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 121,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 99,503 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 99,503 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,853 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,263 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 40,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 UDE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UDE, 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 UDE registered?

LB05 UDE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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