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LD05 OAE

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,130 mi
Last recorded127,130 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 OAE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 127,130 miles

Battery light comes on intermittently

Pass 15 Oct 2016 119,943 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 119,916 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 111,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 111,604 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 94,410 miles

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

front pads and discs

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,205 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 76,196 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,809 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 67,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,369 miles

both wiper blades starting to detarate

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,651 miles

high level brake light some bulbs inop (2)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 48,651 miles

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

high level brake light some bulbs inop (2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,032 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,720 miles

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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LD05 OAE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD05 OAE, 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 LD05 OAE registered?

LD05 OAE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is LD05 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 OAE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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