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LM05 WSO

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,019 mi
Last recorded75,019 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 WSO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 75,019 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 74,986 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 66,930 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 66,896 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 60,147 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 54,338 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 54,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 50,222 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 48,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 47,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of getting hot

Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,773 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 42,581 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 42,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 39,699 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 39,699 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,755 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,580 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 31,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bulbs out in high level brake light

Fail 1 Oct 2013 31,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perished

bulbs out in high level brake light

Pass 3 Oct 2012 28,874 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre cut and perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,888 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,661 miles

slight damage to outer side walls on offside and nearside front tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,628 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,896 miles

both front tyres are wearing thin on the edges

both rear shock absorbers are weeping oil

both the front wipers are split

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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LM05 WSO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LM05 WSO, 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 LM05 WSO registered?

LM05 WSO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is LM05 WSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 WSO shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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