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LF05 GFO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,639 mi
Last recorded102,639 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 GFO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 102,639 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 102,631 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 101,046 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 101,023 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 99,854 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 96,756 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 96,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 93,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 91,044 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 91,042 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 87,721 miles

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

offside headlamp deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2015 82,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2014 77,296 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,630 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc's scored

Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,563 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,029 miles

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

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

punture to n/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2009 43,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

punture to n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,088 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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LF05 GFO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF05 GFO, 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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LF05 GFO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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