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LS55 EFA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,649 mi
Last recorded126,649 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 EFA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 126,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 126,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 May 2015 118,180 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 118,180 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 115,063 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 115,063 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 111,537 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 97,746 miles

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f position lamp dim

n/s/f wheel & tyre slight damage

o/s/f indicator poor colour

Fail 13 Feb 2012 97,597 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f position lamp dim

n/s/f wheel & tyre slight damage

o/s/f indicator poor colour

Pass 8 Feb 2011 85,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs worn

Pass 5 Feb 2010 72,832 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 55,179 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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LS55 EFA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS55 EFA, 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 LS55 EFA registered?

LS55 EFA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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