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LY55 EGK

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,489 mi
Last recorded43,489 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 EGK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 43,489 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre poor cracks in wall & tread & nail in tread

o/s/r tyre poor cracks in tread

Pass 20 Nov 2013 41,631 miles

rear tyres cracking and nail in n/s/r inner tyre wall

Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,929 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 31,075 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 24,783 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 24,782 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,161 miles

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 18 Aug 2009 19,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Apr 2009 15,437 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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LY55 EGK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY55 EGK, 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 LY55 EGK registered?

LY55 EGK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LY55 EGK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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