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LY55 EHO

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,050 mi
Last recorded117,050 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 EHO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 117,050 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 109,273 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 105,876 miles

corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2022 98,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlights cloudy

Fail 11 Feb 2022 98,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlights cloudy

Pass 19 Jan 2021 92,274 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 89,471 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 78,369 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,203 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 62,780 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 57,174 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,935 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 44,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,413 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,878 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 32,405 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,237 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,917 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 EHO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 EHO, 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 EHO registered?

LY55 EHO is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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