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MW05 LFR

2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,315 mi
Last recorded120,315 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 LFR
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Coolstyle
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 120,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 120,315 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 120,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 112,269 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 101,446 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,160 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 79,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,877 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,185 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 29,221 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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MW05 LFR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW05 LFR, 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 MW05 LFR registered?

MW05 LFR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Coolstyle, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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