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KA05 YKS

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,825 mi
Last recorded89,825 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 YKS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 89,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

headlamp lenses deteriorating/beam images poor

Fail 8 Nov 2023 89,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

headlamp lenses deteriorating/beam images poor

Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 72,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 64,253 miles

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

Exhaust corroded and heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 62,600 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 62,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,890 miles

Front brake discs worn, WILL need replacing next pad change

Park lever seems to have little reserve travel

Fail 16 Jan 2018 59,889 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake discs worn, WILL need replacing next pad change

Park lever seems to have little reserve travel

Pass 22 Dec 2016 58,075 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 56,343 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Jan 2015 54,595 miles

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

front brake discs worn

long travel on parking brake

Pass 17 Jan 2015 54,595 miles

front brake discs worn

long travel on parking brake

Pass 31 Dec 2013 53,028 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 50,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,164 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,549 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 32,592 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,286 miles

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2008 26,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

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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KA05 YKS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KA05 YKS, 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 KA05 YKS registered?

KA05 YKS is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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