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LY54 SGO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,899 mi
Last recorded157,899 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 SGO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 157,899 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 141,804 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 141,804 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 132,495 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 122,515 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 122,515 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 114,450 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 114,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aim too high (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 112,178 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 112,178 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 111,394 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 106,124 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 94,760 miles

n/s/f pads low

Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,876 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 68,020 miles

o/s front tyre low

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 20 Jan 2009 61,985 miles

brake pad condition

f tyres on limit

Pass 11 Jan 2008 57,208 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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LY54 SGO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LY54 SGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY54 SGO registered?

LY54 SGO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 February 2005.

Is LY54 SGO safe to buy?

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