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LS05 XXL

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

158,196 mi
Last recorded158,196 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 XXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 158,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 158,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 150,163 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 145,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 114,241 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and n.s.r perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm and n.s track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 114,241 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and n.s.r perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm and n.s track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 110,373 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 106,162 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 102,188 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 97,156 miles

Drivers seat worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,615 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 91,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,306 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,950 miles

Both headlight aims poor

Play in o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar links

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,099 miles

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)

both rear tyre treads starting to crack

Fail 18 Jun 2014 73,920 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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)

both rear tyre treads starting to distort

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,953 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,067 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,954 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,738 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,399 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 40,399 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,046 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 32,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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LS05 XXL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LS05 XXL, 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 LS05 XXL registered?

LS05 XXL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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