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LR05 TYP

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,414 mi
Last recorded60,414 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 TYP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 60,414 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 58,265 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 58,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2024 51,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 40,977 miles

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 30 Jul 2022 36,254 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 30,521 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 19,736 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 19,357 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 19,352 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 18,904 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 17,336 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,879 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 16,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Apr 2013 15,839 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,109 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,140 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 10,465 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 7,728 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 6,406 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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LR05 TYP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LR05 TYP, 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 LR05 TYP registered?

LR05 TYP is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is LR05 TYP safe to buy?

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