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MV05 LHN

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,769 mi
Last recorded93,769 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LHN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 93,769 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 93,637 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,264 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,517 miles

Nearside Front mirror secured with tape.

front indicators discolouring.

n/s headlamp deteriorating.

Fail 24 Mar 2017 85,517 miles

Nearside Front mirror secured with tape.

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

front indicators discolouring.

n/s headlamp deteriorating.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 79,194 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,714 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,443 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 72,412 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,044 miles

front sidelights discoloured

Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,214 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 67,214 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,181 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 49,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 36,925 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,925 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,017 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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MV05 LHN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MV05 LHN, 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 MV05 LHN registered?

MV05 LHN is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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