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BT05 LUJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,861 mi
Last recorded104,861 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LUJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 104,861 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 104,861 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 103,769 miles

poor image from headlights

Fail 21 Jan 2021 103,769 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

poor image from headlights

Pass 10 Jul 2019 102,501 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 101,110 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,224 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 96,453 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,229 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 89,759 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,013 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,922 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 76,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,509 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 58,203 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 58,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 44,343 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 31,425 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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BT05 LUJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 65,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT05 LUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT05 LUJ registered?

BT05 LUJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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