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LG55 OTH

2005 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,483 mi
Last recorded68,483 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pure60,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 OTH
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 68,483 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror loose ()

Fail 5 Aug 2022 68,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror loose ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2021 65,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 65,465 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 61,687 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose. ()

Fail 11 Aug 2020 61,686 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both illuminate when brake pedal is applied. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminate when lights are turned on. (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released illuminate when lights are turned on. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose. ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,889 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,445 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 53,445 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,346 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,776 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 43,122 miles

ADVISE Both rear tyres perishing & cracking on sidewall to read rear of the tyres. not yet deep enough to expose inner cords.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 36,957 miles

ADVISE: Both rear tyres are perished & starting to crack on the sidewall to tread areas of the tyres

Pass 4 May 2012 30,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2012 30,198 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lookto be heavily worn

Pass 5 May 2011 28,540 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 28,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,520 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 10,970 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 10,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2008 2,433 miles

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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LG55 OTH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LG55 OTH, 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 LG55 OTH registered?

LG55 OTH is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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