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RF05 LUA

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,135 mi
Last recorded106,135 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 LUA
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 106,135 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 103,141 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 103,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 88,770 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 81,742 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 75,578 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,938 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,806 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 63,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 55,056 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 54,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,772 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing low (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 46,772 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing low (3.5.1g)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water bottle empty (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre starting to flat spot on inner edge

n/s/r tyre outer wall split but not to chord

Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,616 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,355 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,963 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,406 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,607 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,511 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,611 miles

n/s/r outer tyre wall split but not showing bead

Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,101 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto?

Based on 10,625 MOT tests across 639 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,840
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
639
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 273
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 264
Registration plate lamp not working 239
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 209
position lamp(s) not working 137
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RF05 LUA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 60,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF05 LUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF05 LUA is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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