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LB54 NBN

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,265 mi
Last recorded120,265 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 NBN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 120,265 miles

Central exhaust corrode

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 118,447 miles

Centre exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2023 116,172 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 113,551 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel well rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2021 111,599 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,923 miles

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

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

osr wheel buckled

Pass 26 Sep 2019 108,149 miles

Exhaust system has surface corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 103,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,477 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 95,623 miles

headlight beam images poor

Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,689 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

engine oil low

Fail 8 Oct 2015 6,660 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

engine oil low

Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,751 miles

engine oil low

headlight beam images poor

Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,086 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 67,701 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jan 2013 67,701 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2012 60,080 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,711 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 43,131 miles

n/s/r tyre nail on it

Fail 14 Jan 2010 43,131 miles

n/s/r tyre nail on it

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,929 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,642 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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LB54 NBN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LB54 NBN, 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 LB54 NBN registered?

LB54 NBN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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