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MW05 LFK

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,436 mi
Last recorded74,436 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 LFK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 74,436 miles

Advise play in n,s front link rod

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,291 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2010 70,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,253 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 53,253 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 37,433 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 37,433 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LFK is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW05 LFK, 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 MW05 LFK registered?

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

Is MW05 LFK safe to buy?

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