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LB05 UCE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,739 mi
Last recorded44,739 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 UCE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,739 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 44,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 31,121 miles

oil at min.drivers door handles sticks.

Fail 30 Dec 2011 31,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil at min.drivers door handles sticks.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 17,942 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 17,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 14,358 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 14,358 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UCE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UCE, 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 LB05 UCE registered?

LB05 UCE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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