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LF54 CEY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,230 mi
Last recorded120,230 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 CEY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 120,230 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 118,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 113,091 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 103,040 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper arms do not self park (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier retaining clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded corroded in the lower mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 103,040 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper arms do not self park (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier retaining clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded corroded in the lower mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 x 501 bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 x 501 bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 91,909 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 91,908 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 75,942 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

unable to open rear boot

Pass 6 Dec 2019 57,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,906 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,258 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,396 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear offside trye cracking sligthly

Fail 23 Jul 2013 54,396 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear offside trye cracking sligthly

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 May 2012 47,874 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

gearbox has leak

rear tyres perishing

Fail 23 May 2011 39,475 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 39,475 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 32,868 miles

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,220 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,591 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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LF54 CEY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LF54 CEY, 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 LF54 CEY registered?

LF54 CEY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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