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LN05 PCO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,674 mi
Last recorded79,674 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 PCO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 79,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly frosty/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy/ frosty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 77,150 miles

handbrake lever has travel

Fail 9 Dec 2024 77,150 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 20 Dec 2023 74,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking up inbetween treads and getting near tread bars 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking up inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 71,953 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 71,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp started to deteriorate soon

Pass 15 Dec 2021 68,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 65,868 miles

wiper s beginning to smear windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2020 64,094 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,555 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits and cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2018 59,075 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre started to crack up on outer sidewall and getting low on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2017 56,741 miles

Nearside Rear tyre started to crack up on outer sidewall and getting low on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,568 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,990 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 49,925 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,744 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,167 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,636 miles

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

front discs worn pads low

Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,941 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,113 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,015 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,888 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 PCO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LN05 PCO, 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 LN05 PCO registered?

LN05 PCO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is LN05 PCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 PCO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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