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LX05 ONL

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,325 mi
Last recorded93,325 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ONL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,325 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 88,898 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

move dog cover to check rear belts

Fail 8 Dec 2020 88,898 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

move dog cover to check rear belts

Pass 13 Jun 2019 84,083 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Tapped up (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 84,082 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Tapped up (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 84,082 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 80,244 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 74,956 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,546 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 63,779 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have deep cuts to outer sidewal

Fail 15 Jun 2015 63,713 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nearside and offside front tyres have deep cuts to outer sidewal

Pass 31 May 2014 58,256 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 53,587 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,327 miles

near side rear tyre cracking

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre side wall slight cut

off side front tyre slight cracking

off side rear tyre slight cracking & worn outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,813 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,749 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 39,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,898 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,196 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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LX05 ONL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX05 ONL, 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 LX05 ONL registered?

LX05 ONL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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