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LV55 OJJ

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,662 mi
Last recorded74,662 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 OJJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,662 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jul 2020 74,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 62,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,353 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 49,328 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,506 miles

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly and worn on edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,123 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 33,932 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Mar 2013 29,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Mar 2012 24,915 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear wing damaged.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 20,197 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,062 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,643 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Coolstyle?

Based on 5,454 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
5,356
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 119
Registration plate lamp not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
position lamp(s) not working 41
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LV55 OJJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Coolstyle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV55 OJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV55 OJJ registered?

LV55 OJJ is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is LV55 OJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 OJJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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