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LB05 UDG

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,857 mi
Last recorded112,857 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 112,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 112,854 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 106,563 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,974 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 86,476 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 86,476 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2014 81,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 71,704 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear seats

Front wiper blades worn / loose & noisy

Squeal from front of engine intermitantly

Various protective covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,118 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 61,038 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 51,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 37,776 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 UDG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB05 UDG, 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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LB05 UDG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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