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RF05 LVR

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

44,713 mi
Last recorded44,713 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 LVR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 44,713 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 43,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 42,382 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 40,703 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 38,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 36,583 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 35,784 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 35,075 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 33,896 miles

Nearside Front slight cosmetic damage noted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 31,617 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 30,985 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,209 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 27,722 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,567 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,746 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,502 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 18,502 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 13,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 8,405 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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RF05 LVR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RF05 LVR, 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 RF05 LVR registered?

RF05 LVR is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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