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LG05 FML

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,663 mi
Last recorded114,663 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FML
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2023 114,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nail in tyre and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil level below minimum

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 110,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 110,340 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 105,717 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 105,717 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,065 miles

Front wiper are smeary

Nearside Front head lamp slightly loose

Nearside Front position lamp bit dim

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint boot has pin hole in

Offside Front tyre inner & outer edges are wearing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre has 2 screws in the tread & perishing

Rear number plate is deteriating

high level brake light not working

o/s/f & n/s/f head lamp patterns & aims just acceptable

o/s/f & n/s/f headlamp lenses are misty

Pass 30 Jul 2018 94,640 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 89,272 miles

Park Brake Efficiency 17%

Fail 31 Jul 2017 89,272 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Park Brake Efficiency 17%

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,257 miles

Both headlamp aims poor

Cut in n/s front tyre wall

Offside & nearside rear suspension arm bushes worn

Slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 76,369 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 76,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 68,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2014 68,972 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,690 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 59,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,359 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,443 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center stop lamp incomplete.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,294 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,347 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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LG05 FML is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FML, 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 FML is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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