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LF55 YNS

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,477 mi
Last recorded99,477 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 YNS
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 99,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 91,073 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 91,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 83,324 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 74,779 miles

Central brake light incomplete

Fail 4 Jul 2023 74,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective wrong cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central brake light incomplete

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources worked when tapped (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 71,004 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 66,309 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 66,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 66,264 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 61,323 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 57,843 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 57,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 53,558 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,950 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Jun 2017 47,950 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2016 43,676 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 43,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front and nearside rear tyres heavily perished

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2014 30,897 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 23,976 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 22,793 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 20,617 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 18,538 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 16,653 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,541 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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LF55 YNS is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LF55 YNS, 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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LF55 YNS is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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