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LC05 YSM

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

107,203 mi
Last recorded107,203 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 YSM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 107,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 101,858 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 101,858 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 96,416 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 96,416 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 91,231 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 91,231 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,604 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 86,599 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,157 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 81,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,151 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,117 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 80,117 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,044 miles

Offside Front indicator lense missing

Pass 25 Feb 2016 75,894 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osf/nsf (3.6.B.4e)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts and nsf edge worn (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded osr/nsr (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 75,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osf/nsf (3.6.B.4e)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts and nsf edge worn (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded osr/nsr (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

damage front bumper

damage nsf wheel

Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,835 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 63,835 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,210 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 54,210 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,730 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 44,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,966 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 35,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

strong advise n/s/f tyre outer shoulder devoid of tread

Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,056 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 27,056 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,195 miles

drivers wiper blade split but not effecting view

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 YSM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LC05 YSM, 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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LC05 YSM is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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