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LY55 EJL

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,704 mi
Last recorded70,704 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 70,704 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 30 Jun 2026 70,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 9 Jul 2025 67,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 64,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 60,366 miles

nsr tyre uneven wear

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

Fail 7 Aug 2023 60,366 miles

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

nsr tyre uneven wear

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,554 miles

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2021 53,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,857 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 44,156 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 42,419 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 40,118 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,468 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 37,468 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,662 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 35,662 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,262 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,836 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 30,836 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,737 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,721 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 17,264 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 EJL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LY55 EJL, 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 EJL registered?

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

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The MOT history for LY55 EJL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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