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MW05 LFA

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,613 mi
Last recorded63,613 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 LFA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 63,613 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 61,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 59,028 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 56,535 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 53,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 50,962 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 46,391 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 41,647 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 38,705 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% x2 bulbs inop (1.2.1b)

both rear coil springs starting to corrode on bottom spring tails

exhaust middle and rear sections starting to corrode

Pass 7 Nov 2015 34,822 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2014 31,485 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 28,478 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 28,458 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,728 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 22,772 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 20 Nov 2010 19,345 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,200 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 11,258 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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MW05 LFA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 MW05 LFA, 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 MW05 LFA registered?

MW05 LFA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is MW05 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 LFA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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