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MV05 LHK

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,875 mi
Last recorded85,875 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LHK
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 85,875 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 80,852 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 77,197 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 77,162 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 76,305 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 74,585 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 74,560 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 61,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,498 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 46,445 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 46,445 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,077 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,268 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,150 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 33,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 28,367 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 22,889 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 22,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,676 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 17,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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MV05 LHK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MV05 LHK, 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 MV05 LHK registered?

MV05 LHK is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is MV05 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 LHK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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