MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust silencer slightly damaged
n/s rear tyre slightly cracked and perished
slight play on n/s steering rack arm
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust centre box damaged
front brake pads wearing tin
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
exhaust corroded
Kerb damage to wheel trims/ NSF tyre tread heavily perished & cracking/ Outer sills obscured by trim
Service due light showing on dash/ Park brake travel high/ Poor rear shock absorber damping action/ Rear silencer baffles collapsed/ Impact damage to centre silencer/ Exhaust system corroded
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Kerb damage to wheel trims/ NSF tyre tread heavily perished & cracking/ Outer sills obscured by trim
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Service due light showing on dash/ Park brake travel high/ Poor rear shock absorber damping action/ Rear silencer baffles collapsed/ Impact damage to centre silencer/ Exhaust system corroded
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE55 KGY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 DE55 KGY, 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 DE55 KGY registered?
DE55 KGY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 October 2005.
Is DE55 KGY safe to buy?
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