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LA05 AEZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,385 mi
Last recorded102,385 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 AEZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 102,385 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,162 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,465 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,218 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 48,180 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 30,411 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 22,840 miles

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

cut to o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 3 May 2011 22,840 miles

cut to o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,059 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 AEZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AEZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA05 AEZ registered?

LA05 AEZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is LA05 AEZ safe to buy?

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