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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering system excessively rough steering rough on lock to lock when wheels are on ground notching and knocking noise present (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under shields fitted obscuring components for test
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under guards
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under guards
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge of tyre deformed (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge of tyre deformed (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto?
Based on 2,111 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LG55 OTC is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 49,998 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 Fortwo Pure 61 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG55 OTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LG55 OTC registered?
LG55 OTC is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Auto, first registered on 29 September 2005.
Is LG55 OTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for LG55 OTC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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