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LT05 XWG

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,237 mi
Last recorded56,237 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 XWG
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 56,237 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 56,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 55,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,813 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 54,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 53,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 53,024 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,890 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,848 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 49,951 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,548 miles

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 8 May 2015 46,032 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,242 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,263 miles

Alt belt in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,816 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,745 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,451 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,269 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 32,269 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,360 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 29,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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LT05 XWG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LT05 XWG, 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 LT05 XWG registered?

LT05 XWG is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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