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LY05 VNC

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,697 mi
Last recorded97,697 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 VNC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 97,697 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 97,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 97,217 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,160 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 97,785 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 95,172 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 92,474 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,216 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 89,216 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,615 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,402 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,382 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 48,513 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Nearside rear tyre low tread close to limit abnormal tyre wear.

Offside rear tyre inner,outer tyre wear.

Rear brake discs slightly lipped.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,969 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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LY05 VNC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LY05 VNC, 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 LY05 VNC registered?

LY05 VNC is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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