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LN05 ZBU

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,664 mi
Last recorded168,664 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ZBU
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 168,664 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door mirror has tape around

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to all road springs

front axle 175/65/14 rear axle 185/60/14

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 162,017 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 148,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 148,202 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 128,474 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 128,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 105,879 miles

front discs slightly worn

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 105,879 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 81,037 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 81,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear discs and pads noisy

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,994 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 61,994 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,307 miles

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

n/s/f tyre ---- small cut/grazing on outer wall.

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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LN05 ZBU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,778 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 Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN05 ZBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LN05 ZBU is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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