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LG05 FNJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,542 mi
Last recorded38,542 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 38,542 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 34,901 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 34,901 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,267 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,754 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,104 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,051 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 33,051 miles

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

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 28 Mar 2014 32,292 miles

O/S AND N/S REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 28 Mar 2014 32,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S AND N/S REAR TYRES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,922 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,321 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,194 miles

offside rear rim damage

rear brake pads close to limits

rear number plate

Pass 1 Apr 2009 15,627 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 FNJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FNJ, 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 FNJ registered?

LG05 FNJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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