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EJ05 KWS

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,367 mi
Last recorded109,367 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 KWS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 109,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 107,310 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 107,310 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 104,962 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,076 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 100,503 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2018 97,832 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,111 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 87,058 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,677 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 66,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 55,129 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake balance poor

long travel on parking brake lever

n/s/r tyre poor condition & heavily perished in tread

wipers split & poor

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracked & perished

Pass 23 May 2011 28,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,478 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,180 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,466 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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EJ05 KWS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ05 KWS, 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 EJ05 KWS registered?

EJ05 KWS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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