Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,124 cc

LS05 LJOMOT history

LS05 LJO is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Forfour first used on 8 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2023
Mileage
136,565 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Forfour
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LJO was last recorded at 136,565 miles on 30 Dec 2022, 4,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,218 miles · 6 May 2021
Between the last two tests
4,347 miles
Average per year
7,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,565 miles
  • 2021 – 132,218 miles
  • 2020 – 128,293 miles
  • 2019 – 113,228 miles
  • 2018 – 112,777 miles
  • 2017 – 111,550 miles
  • 2016 – 108,084 miles
  • 2015 – 95,941 miles
  • 2014 – 83,657 miles
  • 2013 – 75,033 miles
  • 2012 – 66,280 miles
  • 2011 – 60,263 miles
  • 2010 – 52,227 miles
  • 2009 – 43,387 miles
  • 2008 – 24,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,565 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Dipped beam has a poor pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,565 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    136,565 miles
    Test number
    645617616857
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary

  2. Fail136,565 miles (+4,347)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,565 miles
    Test number
    941249936948
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary

  3. Pass132,218 miles (+3,925)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    132,218 miles
    Test number
    531335555928
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass128,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,293 miles
    Test number
    551902425245
    • AdvisoryNearside Dipped beam has a poor pattern

  5. Fail128,293 miles (+15,065)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,293 miles
    Test number
    632752799231
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Dipped beam has a poor pattern

  6. Pass113,228 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,228 miles
    Test number
    990150694258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,777 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    112,777 miles
    Test number
    769376614120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,550 miles (+3,466)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,550 miles
    Test number
    615953951907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,084 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    108,084 miles
    Test number
    599564727402
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail108,074 miles (+12,133)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,074 miles
    Test number
    316132024329
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass95,941 miles (+12,284)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,941 miles
    Test number
    206477245188
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades poor.

  12. Pass83,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,657 miles
    Test number
    295861774102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,657 miles (+8,624)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,657 miles
    Test number
    607991174183
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  14. Pass75,033 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,033 miles
    Test number
    555412673156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,032 miles (+8,752)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,032 miles
    Test number
    335591073125
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass66,280 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,280 miles
    Test number
    825386782184
    • NoteExhaust manifold heat sheild loose

  17. Fail66,280 miles (+6,017)4 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,280 miles
    Test number
    305556482190
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteExhaust manifold heat sheild loose
    • NoteHandbrake travel long
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc blue and brake pad material looks deteriated

  18. Pass60,263 miles (+8,036)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,263 miles
    Test number
    488255191122
    • NoteGear selector stiff
    • NoteHandbrake travel long

  19. Pass52,227 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,227 miles
    Test number
    990944010206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,315 miles (+6,928)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,315 miles
    Test number
    964386510156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,387 miles
    Test number
    501790929136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,387 miles (+18,949)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,387 miles
    Test number
    941810929171
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass24,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,438 miles
    Test number
    713653158296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 LJO

Does LS05 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 LJO expired on 29 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LJO?
The MOT on LS05 LJO expired on 29 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 LJO done?
LS05 LJO was recorded at 136,565 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2022, an average of 7,838 miles a year.
Has LS05 LJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LJO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 LJO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 LJO find?
LS05 LJO passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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