2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour 1.3L Petrol · LA05 AEM
2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 142,032 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SMART (MCC) FORFOUR
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA05 AEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 142,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LA05 AEM Mileage History
- 04/01/2023137,455 mi
- 02/01/2024139,612 mi+2,157 mi
- 02/01/2024139,612 mi
- 02/01/2025141,203 mi+1,591 mi
- 15/12/2025142,032 mi+829 mi
Average of roughly 1,554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA05 AEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Smart (Mcc) Forfour (LA05 AEM) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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