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LN05 PEO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,875 mi
Last recorded160,875 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 160,875 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 144,112 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 129,528 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 129,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 115,297 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 115,292 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 102,051 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 85,644 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 85,644 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,451 miles

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

Front brake disc's badly lipped

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

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 PEO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PEO, 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 PEO registered?

LN05 PEO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is LN05 PEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 PEO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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