Official DVLA Record

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour 1.5L Petrol · LG55 AED

LG55 AED

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour (1.5L, petrol). First registered 14/09/2005. Recorded mileage 85,228 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SMART (MCC) FORFOUR
Year / Origin
2005 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
85,228 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a pass on 15 September 2025 at 85,228 miles. The maintenance trend appears exceptionally stable. No defects or advisories were recorded during the 2023, 2024, or 2025 tests, indicating a car that consistently meets minimum legal roadworthiness standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is low for a 21 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,058 miles per year. The record shows steady usage over the last three years, increasing from 73,405 miles in September 2023 to 85,228 miles by September 2025. This represents a consistent annual increase of approximately 5,900 miles, suggesting the car is in regular use rather than suffering from the degradation associated with long periods of standing. While the MOT history is clean, the age of the vehicle necessitates a physical inspection of components that do not always trigger a failure. A buyer should check for corrosion on the chassis and sills, as structural rust often develops regardless of mileage. Rubber components, including suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, may perish over two decades even if the tread depth remains legal. The absence of any flagged brake or suspension issues in the records is positive, but a manual check for binding calipers or leaking shock absorbers is advised. Given the low overall mileage and the lack of recorded defects, the vehicle appears well-maintained, provided the service history supports the clean MOT record.

LG55 AED Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
  • 85,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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LG55 AED Mileage History

  1. 14/09/202373,405 mi
  2. 18/09/202479,532 mi+6,127 mi
  3. 18/09/202479,532 mi
  4. 15/09/202585,228 mi+5,696 mi
  5. 15/09/202585,228 mi

Average of roughly 5,899 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LG55 AED MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (LG55 AED) between September 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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