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LR55 YVK

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,604 mi
Last recorded129,604 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2019 129,604 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested No Image From Both Headlights Due To Lens Deterioration (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Also Mirror Casing Damaged/Loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Also Mirror Casing Damaged/Loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 124,452 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 120,152 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall cut - not exposing cords

Pass 19 Nov 2016 116,019 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Both headlight patterns are very vague.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 116,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Both headlight patterns are very vague.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 112,429 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 109,837 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 102,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2012 90,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Nov 2012 90,038 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,449 miles

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

rear brake discs excessively pitted and lipped

Fail 3 Nov 2011 74,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs excessively pitted and lipped

Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,468 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,902 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,882 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 YVK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LR55 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

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

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