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NA55 LFL

2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,586 mi
Last recorded132,586 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto55,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 LFL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 132,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 132,586 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2023 124,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 May 2023 124,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear bumper slightly loose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 111,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 111,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned bulb not in lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 111,079 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 109,343 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached Lamp unit loose (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 104,083 miles

Front discs worn/corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 103,006 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 97,375 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 94,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF tyre aged

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,937 miles

OSF tyre aged

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 92,376 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 91,738 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 91,738 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 91,394 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 85,821 miles

L.E.D out in high level brake light

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,409 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,834 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,503 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,520
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Stop lamp not working 78
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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NA55 LFL is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 55,349 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NA55 LFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NA55 LFL is a 2005 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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