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LA05 ADZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,885 mi
Last recorded117,885 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 ADZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 117,885 miles

HEADLIGHTS FOCUS POOR

Headlamp lens slightly defective ALL (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S REAR AND N/S FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 2 Jul 2019 112,376 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 104,567 miles

HEAD LIGHTS FOCUS POOR

Fail 2 Jul 2018 104,563 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

HEAD LIGHTS FOCUS POOR

Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,069 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,020 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 86,289 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,289 miles

n/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,289 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,748 miles

n/s rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,488 miles

4 of 10 high level stop light elements not working

Fail 27 Jun 2012 52,488 miles

4 of 10 high level stop light elements not working

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,397 miles

2 of 10 elements of high stop light not working

slight bind of o/s/r brake, not detectable on RBT

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,280 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 41,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,278 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,385 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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LA05 ADZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LA05 ADZ, 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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LA05 ADZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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