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LR05 KJJ

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,743 mi
Last recorded114,743 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 KJJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 114,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 114,743 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,986 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 97,481 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 88,315 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 88,280 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 May 2017 84,399 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (2.6.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 77,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 70,832 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,751 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 48,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 15 May 2013 48,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 May 2012 43,831 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 43,614 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,327 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 39,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2010 35,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,366 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 30,366 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,604 miles

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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LR05 KJJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LR05 KJJ, 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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LR05 KJJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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