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LR55 JKX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 JKX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020
Fail 26 Nov 2020

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre is on 3-4mm

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018
Fail 26 Nov 2018

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 111,458 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 111,458 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 103,642 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 97,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 90,144 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,516 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 77,516 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,758 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 66,750 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 52,911 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,911 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 36,901 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,954 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2008 10,292 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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LR55 JKX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red 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 JKX, 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 JKX registered?

LR55 JKX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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