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LY55 EHE

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

235,216 mi
Last recorded235,216 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 EHE
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 235,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 228,514 miles

Central Front horn not working

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 228,389 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold to down pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 223,152 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REAR SEATS MISSING ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 223,149 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REAR SEATS MISSING ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 211,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 211,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 199,900 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 175,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 149,945 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 125,088 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 100,614 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,389 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 54,903 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,140 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,112 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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LY55 EHE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LY55 EHE, 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.

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What year was LY55 EHE registered?

LY55 EHE is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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