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LS54 SVJ

2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,881 mi
Last recorded65,881 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition68,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 SVJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 65,881 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 64,493 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 63,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,461 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 61,490 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 60,937 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 60,644 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 57,428 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 51,682 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 46,858 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 42,482 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 39,112 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,067 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,719 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 24,805 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 18,694 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 15,676 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 12,003 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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LS54 SVJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS54 SVJ, 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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What year was LS54 SVJ registered?

LS54 SVJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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