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LN05 ZBW

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,775 mi
Last recorded107,775 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 107,775 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 106,926 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 106,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 106,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside & offside outer headlamp lenses are weathering / beam image output is on the limit

Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,463 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 105,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front tyres worn outer edge advise wheel alighnment

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,636 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 97,969 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 97,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 93,552 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 86,673 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 71,919 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 55,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,567 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,429 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,515 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,561 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 ZBW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

LN05 ZBW is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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