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LG55 OTJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,297 mi
Last recorded76,297 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 OTJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 76,297 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s mirror insecure slightly and taped up

Pass 26 Jan 2016 63,345 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 63,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,931 miles

Offside front indicator lamp loose

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,150 miles

NS headlamp poor connection

OSF headlamp poor pattern

Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,582 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

esp warning light on pass and advise

Fail 1 Oct 2013 56,527 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 56,527 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

ESP light on

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,725 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 47,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

O/S front trim panel loose, interfering with the control of foot peddles

O/S front under tray loose.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,254 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 40,254 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,740 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE BADLY LIPPED...

O/S & N/S FRONT TYRE-WALLS HAVE LARGE CUTS (& DEEP)....

O/S REAR PAD HAS WORN LOW & DISCS ARE ALSO LIPPED...

Fail 12 Oct 2010 33,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT DISCS ARE BADLY LIPPED...

O/S & N/S FRONT TYRE-WALLS HAVE LARGE CUTS (& DEEP)....

O/S REAR PAD HAS WORN LOW & DISCS ARE ALSO LIPPED...

Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,321 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,221 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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LG55 OTJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LG55 OTJ, 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 LG55 OTJ registered?

LG55 OTJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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