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EK55 LRX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,445 mi
Last recorded52,445 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 LRX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,445 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front indicator lens missing

Fail 3 Jan 2017 52,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 6 May 2015 47,841 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 47,841 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,546 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 45,546 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,707 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,939 miles

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

nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 17 Apr 2010 28,003 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,640 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 23,640 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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EK55 LRX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK55 LRX, 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 EK55 LRX registered?

EK55 LRX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EK55 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 LRX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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