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WG05 LCZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,567 mi
Last recorded36,567 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 LCZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 36,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 36,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2017 32,274 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 May 2017 32,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 28,106 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 28,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 26,280 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 24,573 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 23 May 2014 24,573 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 21,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 18,744 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 15,578 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 13,572 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 11,498 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 8,087 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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WG05 LCZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WG05 LCZ, 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 WG05 LCZ registered?

WG05 LCZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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