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LG05 MEV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,603 mi
Last recorded23,603 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,603 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,302 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,548 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 16,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,881 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 MEV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol 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 MEV, 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 MEV registered?

LG05 MEV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is LG05 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 MEV 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.

Does LG05 MEV have outstanding finance?

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