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LX05 ONS

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,639 mi
Last recorded103,639 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ONS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,639 miles

front brake discs slight surface corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2015 96,535 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,895 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,490 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 37,586 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 37,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 26,273 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 15,958 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 15,919 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 5,061 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 ONS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ONS, 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 ONS registered?

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

Is LX05 ONS safe to buy?

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