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LB05 KDV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,450 mi
Last recorded65,450 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 KDV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 64,013 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 61,146 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,535 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,980 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,558 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipped

front wipers smearing

Fail 10 Nov 2015 48,558 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipped

front wipers smearing

Fail 14 Oct 2014 45,842 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,842 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,479 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 39,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 39,026 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 35,550 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 35,550 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,061 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,381 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 12,354 miles

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

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

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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LB05 KDV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc 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 LB05 KDV, 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 LB05 KDV registered?

LB05 KDV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LB05 KDV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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