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LG55 OTN

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,177 mi
Last recorded86,177 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 OTN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 86,177 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 86,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 78,490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,372 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 71,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 67,306 miles

cracks to nearside front/rear and offside rear tyre treads

Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,574 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 59,589 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 59,589 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 55,500 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,706 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,369 miles

centre rear brake light partially working

Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,807 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 37,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 29,548 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 29,548 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OTN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG55 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

LG55 OTN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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