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MW05 LDV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,417 mi
Last recorded89,417 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 LDV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 89,417 miles

N/S/R Wheel Bearing Noisey

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,247 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Rear rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 14 Dec 2016 82,247 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Rear rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,193 miles

both rear tyres out of shape and wearing unevenly on inner edges

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

long parking brake travel

offside front bumper scratched

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seat in car but not secure

engine FAN belt split perishiong badly

nearside front tyre has a tear

Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,958 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 41,958 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 30,719 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 16,135 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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MW05 LDV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW05 LDV, 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 MW05 LDV registered?

MW05 LDV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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