Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,332 cc

LB05 CJOMOT history

LB05 CJO is a grey petrol Smart (mcc) Forfour first used on 3 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2024
Mileage
87,433 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 CJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Forfour
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 CJO was last recorded at 87,433 miles on 1 Nov 2023, 4,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2011: 4,440 miles, lower than 23,934 miles on 27 Apr 2010.
  • 24 Apr 2012: 1,515 miles, lower than 29,847 miles on 28 Apr 2011.
  • 24 Apr 2019: 3,429 miles, lower than 65,269 miles on 26 Apr 2018.
  • 25 Oct 2021: 4,255 miles, lower than 74,354 miles on 21 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,346 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,087 miles
Average per year
4,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,433 miles
  • 2022 – 83,346 miles
  • 2021 – 79,309 miles
  • 2020 – 74,354 miles
  • 2019 – 3,429 miles
  • 2018 – 65,269 miles
  • 2017 – 62,800 miles
  • 2016 – 58,269 miles
  • 2015 – 54,246 miles
  • 2014 – 49,483 miles
  • 2013 – 44,705 miles
  • 2012 – 37,355 miles
  • 2011 – 29,847 miles
  • 2010 – 23,934 miles
  • 2009 – 16,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,433 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,433 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,433 miles
    Test number
    292407296915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail87,433 miles (+4,087)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,433 miles
    Test number
    372849945034
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass83,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,346 miles
    Test number
    590573859607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,346 miles (+4,037)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,346 miles
    Test number
    929538037042
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass79,309 miles (+75,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,309 miles
    Test number
    136551472668
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail4,255 miles (-70,099)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,255 miles
    Test number
    451970034348
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  7. Pass74,354 miles (+70,925)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,354 miles
    Test number
    605700192006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass3,429 miles (-61,840)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    3,429 miles
    Test number
    183490110391
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass65,269 miles (+2,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,269 miles
    Test number
    845183798649
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass62,800 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,800 miles
    Test number
    165007001358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,789 miles (+4,520)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,789 miles
    Test number
    442491569596
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 50ZR15W (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail and weathered (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass58,269 miles (+4,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,269 miles
    Test number
    363074593446
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres weathered

  13. Pass54,246 miles (+4,763)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,246 miles
    Test number
    287374715176
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOsr tyre weathering

  14. Pass49,483 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,483 miles
    Test number
    605888714153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,436 miles (+4,731)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,436 miles
    Test number
    596244914163
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass44,705 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,705 miles
    Test number
    877378303105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,704 miles (+7,349)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,704 miles
    Test number
    417737603147
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  18. Pass37,355 miles (+35,840)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,355 miles
    Test number
    115106112178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail1,515 miles (-28,332)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,515 miles
    Test number
    638435112171
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass29,847 miles (+25,407)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,847 miles
    Test number
    489888911132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail4,440 miles (-19,494)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,440 miles
    Test number
    857927911140
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass23,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,934 miles
    Test number
    211047210185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,934 miles (+7,049)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,934 miles
    Test number
    940717310150
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  24. Fail16,885 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,885 miles
    Test number
    163319789045
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  25. Pass16,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,885 miles
    Test number
    872079189067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 CJO

Does LB05 CJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 CJO expired on 31 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 CJO?
The MOT on LB05 CJO expired on 31 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 CJO done?
LB05 CJO was recorded at 87,433 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2023, an average of 4,835 miles a year.
Has LB05 CJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 CJO has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 CJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 4 times, first on 27 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 CJO find?
LB05 CJO passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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