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LX05 ZHH

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,919 mi
Last recorded121,919 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ZHH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 121,919 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 121,914 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 109,209 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 109,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,240 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 93,240 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,202 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,056 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 81,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 73,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2015 64,642 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,701 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,865 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 57,484 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,748 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,073 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,288 miles

dent in rear bumper bar

Fail 6 Apr 2009 39,288 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dent in rear bumper bar

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 ZHH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LX05 ZHH, 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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LX05 ZHH is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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