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LA05 AEB

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,017 mi
Last recorded28,017 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 AEB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 28,017 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 28,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 22,883 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 22,883 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 18,774 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 13,585 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 10,761 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 10,729 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 10,688 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 9,168 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 8,864 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 8,634 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 7,877 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 6,853 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 5,529 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 4,500 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 3,825 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 3,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 2,512 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 AEB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AEB, 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 AEB is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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