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LX05 OPN

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

108,196 mi
Last recorded108,196 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 OPN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 108,196 miles

Nearside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 105,359 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 101,705 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 99,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 99,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,005 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 96,505 miles

Both front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

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

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

Nearside front bumper damaged

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,123 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,754 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,516 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,143 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,080 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 62,221 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 55,507 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Jul 2010 50,609 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 40,479 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,514 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 OPN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OPN, 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 OPN registered?

LX05 OPN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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