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LN05 OVS

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,606 mi
Last recorded119,606 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OVS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 119,606 miles

nearside rear axle mounting rubber bush starting to deteriorate

offside rear axle mounting rubber bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Jan 2017 119,606 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nearside rear axle mounting rubber bush starting to deteriorate

offside rear axle mounting rubber bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jan 2016 106,611 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 106,610 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (195/50x15) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 95,412 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 95,398 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 83,835 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 65,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 65,213 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 44,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,769 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,602 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 26,158 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 21,465 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,304 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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LN05 OVS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN05 OVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN05 OVS registered?

LN05 OVS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LN05 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 OVS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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