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LV05 FKO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,120 mi
Last recorded49,120 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 FKO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 49,120 miles

front plate cracked-wipers smearing-o s f wing mirror secured by tape-o s r coil springs corroded-o s f door handle sticking-

Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,732 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 43,732 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 39,014 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 33,814 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 31,639 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside Rear And Offside Rear ()

Handbrake Lever Slightly Loose (Adjustment Required

Pass 28 Jun 2018 30,879 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,997 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 27,997 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 25,174 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 24,378 miles

covers fitted to both outer sill panals

n/sf tyre wearing on outer treads

slight damage to centre exhaust box

Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,447 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

parking permit should be fixed to the edge of the screen

Pass 5 Feb 2013 22,307 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

parking permits should be fixed to the edge of front windscreen and not in swept area

Fail 23 Jan 2012 20,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 20,398 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,233 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

parking permits should be fixed to the n/s edge of windscreen and not in sweapt area

Pass 14 Jan 2009 12,822 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 12,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 9,217 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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LV05 FKO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV05 FKO, 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 LV05 FKO registered?

LV05 FKO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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