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AY05 LYZ

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,769 mi
Last recorded91,769 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LYZ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,769 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 91,769 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 74,901 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,583 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,418 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,279 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 35,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

off side rear chassis bracket bend.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,144 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 26,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,565 miles

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

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 5 Aug 2008 15,717 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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AY05 LYZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY05 LYZ, 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 AY05 LYZ registered?

AY05 LYZ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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The MOT history for AY05 LYZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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