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LM05 WND

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,670 mi
Last recorded132,670 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 WND
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 132,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers door outside handle slightly stiff

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 131,264 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 129,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlamps deteriorated

exhaust system and components corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2018 129,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

both headlamps deteriorated

exhaust system and components corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 127,789 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 127,789 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 127,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

age related cracks to offside front tyre

corrosion to exhaust system

offside front tyre worn substantially low on inner edge

some leds inop centre stop light

wipers poor and smearing

Pass 8 Aug 2016 119,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to nearside rear coil spring

some leds inop centre stop light

Fail 8 Aug 2016 119,207 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to nearside rear coil spring

some leds inop centre stop light

Pass 24 Jul 2015 109,399 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

some leds inop centre brake light

Fail 24 Jul 2015 109,399 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

some leds inop centre brake light

Pass 8 Aug 2014 102,076 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 102,076 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 90,114 miles

1 section of the high level brake light not working

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)

horn in poor condition

nearside front tyre cut on the outter wall

Fail 12 Jul 2013 90,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

horn in poor condition

1 section of the high level brake light not working

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 front tyre cut on the outter wall

Pass 16 Jul 2012 84,751 miles

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

front exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 84,751 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,932 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,732 miles

near side and off side front brake disks scored and worn/near side rear brake disk worn/pitted

Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,284 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,766 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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LM05 WND is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LM05 WND, 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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LM05 WND is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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