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SC05 LBF

2005 Smart Forfour Passion

Gold Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,448 mi
Last recorded131,448 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Passion67,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 LBF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 131,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Front wipers park with assistance

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 124,921 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn and nail in tread

Fail 7 Mar 2016 124,911 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn and nail in tread

Pass 6 Jan 2015 108,840 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 107,416 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,995 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,328 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 67,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,183 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,790 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,788 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,382 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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SC05 LBF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion in Gold with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SC05 LBF, 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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SC05 LBF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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