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LG05 FGE

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,160 mi
Last recorded33,160 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 33,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure indicator & fog lamp unit secured with tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose bumper trim insecure but no contact with tyre observed during steering lock to lock test (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips & scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 33,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure indicator & fog lamp unit secured with tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose bumper trim insecure but no contact with tyre observed during steering lock to lock test (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips & scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 30,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 30,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 23,954 miles

Battery terminal insecure

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 23,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Battery terminal insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 20,558 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside, outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2017 19,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished & cracked on outer shoulder

covers obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 18,585 miles

Both rear tyres are feathering and cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs are rusty and unevenly worn

Rear reg plate slightly faded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,777 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre is starting to crack on outer edge and also has a nail (Repairable if punctured)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre is starting to crack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 17,777 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre is starting to crack on outer edge and also has a nail (Repairable if punctured)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre is starting to crack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 16,907 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 15,746 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,984 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,154 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 12,407 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 11,311 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,000 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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LG05 FGE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG05 FGE, 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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LG05 FGE is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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