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LD05 NVM

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,167 mi
Last recorded52,167 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 NVM
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 52,167 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage bracket broken away and chassis slightly dented (6.1.A.1)

gearbox dog bone bush slightly deteriorated

hard to select gears

Fail 30 Oct 2017 52,167 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage bracket broken away and chassis slightly dented (6.1.A.1)

gearbox dog bone bush slightly deteriorated

hard to select gears

Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,290 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 50,290 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front tyre has some deep cuts

Pass 12 Oct 2015 47,875 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 47,848 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance obscure (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced obscure (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance obscure (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced obscure (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 45,615 miles

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

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

advise nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,282 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 42,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 42,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2013 41,104 miles

both headlight are deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,798 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,406 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,765 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,667 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 18,981 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 NVM is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 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 NVM, 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 NVM registered?

LD05 NVM is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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