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K4 JPX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,119 mi
Last recorded89,119 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 JPX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 89,119 miles

slight play in front joints

Fail 3 Nov 2017 89,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2016 89,116 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,790 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 79,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 63,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,302 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 51,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,045 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2010 39,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,503 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,067 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 24,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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K4 JPX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K4 JPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K4 JPX registered?

K4 JPX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is K4 JPX safe to buy?

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