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LG05 FLV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,780 mi
Last recorded55,780 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FLV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,780 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 55,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,464 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 47,464 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 44,503 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 44,503 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 37,232 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 28,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,931 miles

both dipped beam aims on 2% minimum limit

n/s/f tyre tread on 1.6mm limit

n/s/f tyre tread very low at edges,o/s/f low at edges.

uneven wear both rear tyre treads inner edges

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 FLV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG05 FLV, 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 LG05 FLV registered?

LG05 FLV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is LG05 FLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 FLV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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