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LD05 NWA

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,501 mi
Last recorded115,501 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 115,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 105,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 105,847 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 91,969 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 91,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,253 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,674 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wall has slight lump

Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,814 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f brake slightly sticking

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,909 miles

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

slightly low effort nearside rear foot brake

Fail 17 May 2013 50,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper deteriorating

slightly low effort nearside handbrake

Pass 17 May 2013 50,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper deteriorating

slightly low effort nearside handbrake

Pass 30 May 2012 45,653 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,481 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 36,209 miles

2 x bulbs out in HMSL

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Small cut in O/S/F tyre sidewall

Fail 28 May 2010 36,209 miles

2 x bulbs out in HMSL

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Small cut in O/S/F tyre sidewall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,895 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,415 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 NWA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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