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LR55 CXX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,125 mi
Last recorded157,125 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 CXX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 157,125 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 30 Jul 2025 157,125 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 May 2024 157,120 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 157,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 157,113 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn of front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn of front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 148,699 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 148,699 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 135,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres have surface cracks

Fail 1 Sep 2017 135,506 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres have surface cracks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 113,924 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 106,515 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Fail 8 Apr 2015 106,515 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,223 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

boot floor damaged

front brake discs corroded

front tyres 3mm

rear coil springs corroded slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2014 87,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

damage to front and rear bumpers and boot floor areas

front brake discs worn and corroded and pads getting low

front tyres 3mm

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 84,358 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,128 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2011 73,942 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 65,951 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,693 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 49,977 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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LR55 CXX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LR55 CXX, 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 LR55 CXX registered?

LR55 CXX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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