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LC05 NHP

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

13,800 mi
Last recorded13,800 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 NHP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 13,800 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 13,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,064 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play both front drop links, nearside and offside

Pass 17 Jul 2019 66,664 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,891 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blades are split

nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,195 miles

Both front tyres are perished and cracking

Fail 16 Jun 2017 57,195 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear wheel bearing norisey

Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,167 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,784 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,704 miles

highlevel brake light 50% working

Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,459 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 38,459 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,970 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 34,935 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,650 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,451 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,425 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 17,425 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,823 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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LC05 NHP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LC05 NHP, 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 LC05 NHP registered?

LC05 NHP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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