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LD05 DTY

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,458 mi
Last recorded63,458 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 DTY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,458 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 60,644 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 60,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,572 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,227 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,577 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 45,577 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,713 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 32,375 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 26,682 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,682 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,880 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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LD05 DTY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 60,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD05 DTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LD05 DTY registered?

LD05 DTY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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