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LN05 OZW

2005 Smart Forfour Pure

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,671 mi
Last recorded121,671 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pure60,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OZW
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pure
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 121,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 96,397 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 96,397 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 72,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 72,680 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 56,432 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

wheel trims missing both front,nearside rear

Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,432 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

wheel trims missing both front,nearside rear

Pass 15 May 2012 37,082 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 37,077 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 34,614 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,757 miles

Mirror indicator lenses cracked on n/s and o/s.

Parking brake near to the end of its working travel.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 23,979 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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LN05 OZW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN05 OZW, 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 LN05 OZW registered?

LN05 OZW is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pure, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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