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LG55 OTZ

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,628 mi
Last recorded35,628 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 OTZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,628 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 35,628 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 30,030 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 22,586 miles

both rear indicators discolouring

engine mount rubber deteriorating

front brake pads low

nearside front drop link has play

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside front drop link has play

offside front indicator discolouring

offside front tyre getting low on tread

rear brake pads low

Fail 2 Dec 2015 22,586 miles

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

both rear indicators discolouring

engine mount rubber deteriorating

front brake pads low

nearside front drop link has play

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside front drop link has play

offside front indicator discolouring

offside front tyre getting low on tread

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,071 miles

nearside front wheel inner rim slightly damaged

offside front valve deteriorating

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 18 Nov 2014 17,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside front wheel inner rim slightly damaged

offside front valve deteriorating

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2013 10,800 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2012 8,056 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 6,656 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 5,257 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 4,636 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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LG55 OTZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG55 OTZ, 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 LG55 OTZ registered?

LG55 OTZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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