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LM05 WSU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,560 mi
Last recorded154,560 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 154,560 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 154,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 135,299 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 135,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 118,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 118,379 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 109,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 102,734 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 95,198 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 87,600 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 80,529 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 77,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 58,519 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 56,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 56,398 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 WSU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WSU, 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 LM05 WSU registered?

LM05 WSU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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