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GV05 LME

2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,616 mi
Last recorded85,616 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto60,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 LME
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 85,616 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 84,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 84,065 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 79,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,220 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 68,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 68,182 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 66,967 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 62,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 62,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 58,569 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage on inner sidewall

Pass 8 May 2015 54,300 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 48,216 miles

advise slight sidewall damage on nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2014 48,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 38,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

wipers poor

Fail 3 May 2013 38,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

wipers poor

Pass 22 May 2012 29,534 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in side wall

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,395 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,967 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 5,093 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 3,537 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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GV05 LME is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV05 LME, 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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GV05 LME is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion Semi-auto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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