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SP55 LOF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,350 mi
Last recorded36,350 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 LOF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 36,350 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 27,675 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 26,112 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 24,102 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 21,958 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 20,477 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 17,634 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 17,185 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 17,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 16,462 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 16,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 15,594 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 14,685 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 13,144 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 11,641 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 10,224 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 8,910 miles

slight damage to nsf tyre outer side wall

Pass 24 Nov 2009 7,412 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 4,814 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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SP55 LOF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 SP55 LOF, 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 SP55 LOF registered?

SP55 LOF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is SP55 LOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 LOF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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