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LJ55 ABF

2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,730 mi
Last recorded22,730 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo49,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 ABF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 22,730 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 21,546 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2023 20,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 19,600 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 18,793 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 18,186 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 17,418 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear drive shafts corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2019 17,418 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear drive shafts corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2018 16,321 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 16,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working bad connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 33,838 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 13,664 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 12,337 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 11,209 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 10,413 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 9,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 9,196 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 7,947 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 6,959 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 5,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 5,793 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 4,466 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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LJ55 ABF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 49,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ55 ABF registered?

LJ55 ABF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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