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LV05 XBD

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,086 mi
Last recorded73,086 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XBD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 73,086 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt clip surround missing

Pass 21 May 2021 69,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged surround missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 May 2021 69,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged surround missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 May 2020 65,833 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 65,833 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 63,350 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 60,471 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 60,446 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 57,187 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 52,988 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 52,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 48,451 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 43,365 miles

rear passenger seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,726 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 37,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 32,998 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 27,984 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 23,433 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limits reccomend attention now

offside front tyre wearing on edge

rear number plate

Fail 11 May 2010 23,433 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre on legal limits reccomend attention now

offside front tyre wearing on edge

rear number plate

Fail 3 Apr 2009 17,917 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

handbrake travel

slight ridge front brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,917 miles

front brake pads getting low

handbrake travel

slight ridge front brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2008 14,433 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 XBD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LV05 XBD, 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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LV05 XBD is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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