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LR54 YVL

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,430 mi
Last recorded54,430 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 YVL
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 54,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 53,483 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 52,362 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

nearside registration plate light not working

offside rear tyre has a slight outer bulge appearing

various body damage

Pass 22 Mar 2022 50,552 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

various body damage

Pass 26 Mar 2021 48,583 miles

various body damage

Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,838 miles

headlamp hazy

offside rear tyre outer wall damage

Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front headlamps hazy

various body damage

Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,502 miles

offside front tyre has a a very slight outer wall bulge appearing

offside rear tyre has a nail

various body damage

Fail 23 Mar 2018 43,502 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre has a a very slight outer wall bulge appearing

offside rear tyre has a nail

various body damage

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 40,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,917 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 37,917 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,035 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 36,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,275 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 34,275 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,970 miles

both front wiper blades smearing

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,501 miles

centre brake light partially works

nearside rear tyre slightly offshape

Fail 20 Mar 2012 29,501 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

centre brake light partially works

nearside rear tyre slightly offshape

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,050 miles

reverse gear selection fault

Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,336 miles

nearside rear outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,206 miles

RAT DROPPINGS ON ENGINE ,,,+ NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL DAMAGED

Fail 23 Feb 2009 18,206 miles

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

RAT DROPPINGS ON ENGINE ,,,+ NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,175 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall damage

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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LR54 YVL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LR54 YVL, 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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LR54 YVL is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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