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LC55 FCO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,118 mi
Last recorded92,118 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 FCO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 92,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim, wheel corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Offside and Nearside Shock absorbers corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 91,896 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim, wheel corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Offside and Nearside Shock absorbers corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 89,611 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 89,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 86,399 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 86,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,442 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 81,233 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear high level brake lamps up to 50% not working

Pass 11 Dec 2019 72,053 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 65,471 miles

Offside Front outer tyre wall cracking no cords exposed

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2018 65,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outer tyre wall cracking no cords exposed

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 59,885 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,516 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,409 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 46,891 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 39,010 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 30,913 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 18,205 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 14,253 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 101,158 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 6,775 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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LC55 FCO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LC55 FCO, 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 LC55 FCO registered?

LC55 FCO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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