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DE05 KPL

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,050 mi
Last recorded111,050 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KPL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 111,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 11 Jun 2014 111,050 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 16 May 2013 85,070 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 85,070 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,235 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 65,752 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 65,752 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

slight noise from front wheelbearings

Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,379 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 60,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,772 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 56,772 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,274 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,689 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,906 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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DE05 KPL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 65,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE05 KPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE05 KPL registered?

DE05 KPL is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is DE05 KPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 KPL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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