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LY55 EJK

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,565 mi
Last recorded103,565 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 EJK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 103,565 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2018 103,367 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,176 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 93,535 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 89,990 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 89,990 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 86,622 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,057 miles

o/s side repeater damaged

slight oil leak evident

slight play in both front drop links

slight play in front d-bushes

Fail 11 Sep 2012 78,057 miles

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

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

o/s side repeater damaged

slight oil leak evident

slight play in both front drop links

slight play in front d-bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,123 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,014 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,791 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 38,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,766 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/front and n/s/rear tyres wearing on outer edge

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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LY55 EJK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY55 EJK, 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 LY55 EJK registered?

LY55 EJK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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