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LA05 AFU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,087 mi
Last recorded55,087 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 AFU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 55,087 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 42,822 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 25,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 25,064 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working door (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 24,145 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 23,007 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,902 miles

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

Deep cuts to offside front inner tyre wall

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged.

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Deep cuts to offside front inner tyre wall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2014 19,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front brake pads 75-80% worn.

nearside front tyre cut outer edge.

rear brake discs scored.

rear brake pads 70-75% worn

Pass 1 Oct 2013 17,789 miles

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

handbrake leaver front push button missing.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 15,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 13,317 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 13,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,397 miles

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

all four brake discs corrded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,139 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 8 Sep 2008 8,362 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 AFU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol 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 LA05 AFU, 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 LA05 AFU registered?

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

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