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HJ05 LZT

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,906 mi
Last recorded85,906 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 LZT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 85,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 80,983 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 80,983 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 May 2014 73,594 miles

offside windscreen wiper split

Fail 16 May 2013 57,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 57,715 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 51,476 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 51,476 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 45,084 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 36,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 36,955 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 31,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 23,929 miles

front pads low

wiper blades poor

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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HJ05 LZT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ05 LZT, 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 HJ05 LZT registered?

HJ05 LZT is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ05 LZT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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