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LR55 YVA

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,693 mi
Last recorded199,693 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 YVA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 199,693 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 199,693 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 194,797 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 188,748 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 179,866 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 170,821 miles

Front Body component slightly loose under tray (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 170,821 miles

Front Body component slightly loose under tray (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 161,091 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (nearside + offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section of coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 161,067 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (nearside + offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section of coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 155,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 145,109 miles

Nearside + offside rear axle bushes slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing unevenly

nearside + offside front lower arm ball joints rubber dust covers slightly deteriorated

nearside + offside front rims slightly distorted

nearside + offside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Mar 2018 129,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 50 15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 129,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 50 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 116,027 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,893 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 108,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 100,988 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 100,988 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front wiper slightly smeary

Pass 24 Jan 2014 90,126 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,658 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 64,005 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 64,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 54,227 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 54,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 43,235 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,767 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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LR55 YVA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR55 YVA, 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 LR55 YVA registered?

LR55 YVA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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