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LJ55 NLF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,172 mi
Last recorded106,172 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 NLF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 106,172 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 103,903 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 100,575 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 98,128 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Fail 17 Dec 2012 93,380 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 93,380 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 80,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,024 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,144 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,196 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 27,196 miles

Nearside Rear 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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LJ55 NLF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LJ55 NLF, 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 LJ55 NLF registered?

LJ55 NLF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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