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FD05 LWT

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,372 mi
Last recorded88,372 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 LWT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,372 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 14 May 2019 80,422 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 75,959 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 73,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 73,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2016 70,390 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 64,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 64,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 50,007 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,292 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 33,334 miles

NS FRONT TYRE WORN BADLY ON OUTTER EDGE, OS FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Fail 24 May 2011 29,159 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED, FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

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

Pass 24 May 2011 29,159 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED, FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Pass 27 May 2010 24,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,028 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,154 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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FD05 LWT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FD05 LWT, 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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FD05 LWT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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