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MV05 LLA

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,631 mi
Last recorded109,631 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LLA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 109,631 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 103,995 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 98,109 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2012 91,028 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 9 May 2011 83,959 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Fail 12 May 2010 76,293 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2010 76,293 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 66,879 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,606 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 LLA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MV05 LLA, 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 MV05 LLA registered?

MV05 LLA is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is MV05 LLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 LLA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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