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LG05 GZL

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,950 mi
Last recorded174,950 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 GZL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 174,950 miles

3 led bulds in centre rear brake lamp not working.

o/s n/s rear brake discs rusted/pitted.

play in o/s front wiper arm/linkage.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 133,933 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 100,328 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 66,093 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2008 66,093 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 GZL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 GZL, 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 GZL registered?

LG05 GZL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is LG05 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 GZL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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