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LD55 LMY

2005 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,221 mi
Last recorded46,221 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pure60,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 LMY
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 46,221 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall worn

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Offside door mirror body damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2022 46,221 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside door mirror body damaged

Offside rear tyre sidewall worn

Pass 3 Feb 2021 43,248 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 43,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 42,985 miles

N/s/r tyre perishing & starting to split not excessive

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,721 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,891 miles

N/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,438 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished around outer edge and side wall

Fail 29 Jun 2015 41,438 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished around outer edge and side wall

Pass 19 May 2014 39,924 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre perrished on outter sidewall/shoulder

Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,552 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 36,162 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 33,846 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 26,757 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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pure?

Based on 4,263 MOT tests across 275 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
275
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151
Registration plate lamp not working 124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 66
position lamp(s) not working 65
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LD55 LMY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Pure models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 60,529 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Pure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD55 LMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Pure typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Pure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LD55 LMY registered?

LD55 LMY is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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