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LD05 NVV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,475 mi
Last recorded70,475 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 NVV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 70,475 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,222 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 68,222 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 57,299 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2014 51,233 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,761 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 47,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,045 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 43,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,223 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 37,223 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 34,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,932 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,941 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 27,941 miles

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

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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LD05 NVV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LD05 NVV, 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 LD05 NVV registered?

LD05 NVV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is LD05 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 NVV shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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