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LG05 WFB

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,133 mi
Last recorded125,133 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 WFB
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 125,133 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2019 125,133 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2018 91,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,264 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,451 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,947 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 65,947 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 63,684 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,457 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,974 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 52,803 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 50,118 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,629 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 47,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,156 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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LG05 WFB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG05 WFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG05 WFB is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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