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LG05 FMF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,580 mi
Last recorded144,580 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FMF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 144,580 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 137,317 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 137,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,175 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 127,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 113,627 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear center seat belt buckle casing missing

Fail 12 Feb 2018 113,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Offside handbrake not working (3.7.B.6b)

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and wearing on outer edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside wing mirror damaged

Oil leak ()

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

Rear center seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 13 Feb 2017 102,516 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall has curb damage

nearside outer door mirror damaged and indicator repeater damaged but working satisfactory

offside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

offside rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing, but operating satisfactory

Fail 13 Feb 2017 102,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall has curb damage

nearside outer door mirror damaged and indicator repeater damaged but working satisfactory

offside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

offside rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing, but operating satisfactory

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,888 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load seat belt buckle outer casing missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 90,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load seat belt buckle outer casing missing (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light partially in/op

nearside front wing mirror temporary repair, but not insecure

offside rear seat belt buckle shourding missing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,311 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,559 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and close to limits.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,770 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,249 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s wing mirror damaged but secure at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,029 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre wall; not down to cords.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,727 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 FMF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FMF, 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 FMF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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