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MW05 LFD

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,232 mi
Last recorded98,232 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 LFD
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 98,232 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 93,844 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 89,499 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 85,548 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre is cracking

windscreen has got slight scratches

Fail 8 Nov 2017 85,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre is cracking

windscreen has got slight scratches

Pass 7 Nov 2016 81,304 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen has got slight scraches

Fail 1 Nov 2016 81,233 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen has got slight scraches

Pass 16 Nov 2015 77,989 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,824 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 65,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,439 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,350 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,510 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 27,001 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 27,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs close to wear limit

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,338 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 14,905 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 LFD is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LFD, 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 LFD registered?

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

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