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LD54 WLA

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,131 mi
Last recorded143,131 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 WLA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 143,131 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 143,131 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 138,007 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 137,947 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 135,200 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 132,189 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 129,587 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 125,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 115,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 115,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 110,054 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 110,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 97,614 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011
Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,066 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 69,066 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,685 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 34,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 34,527 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 11,643 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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LD54 WLA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LD54 WLA, 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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LD54 WLA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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