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KA05 ZNJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

128,531 mi
Last recorded128,531 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 ZNJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 128,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 128,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 124,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 124,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 107,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 107,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 91,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 91,663 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,965 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 78,964 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 69,512 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 67,040 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 67,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 64,272 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 61,353 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 61,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM SUMP

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 57,821 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 57,821 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,459 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,355 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 48,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Dec 2012 48,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 44,769 miles

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

both rear brake discs are corroded

cracks in offside front tyre tread

cracks in offside rear tyre tread

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,491 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,341 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 34,326 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,926 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on outer edges, tread is "feathering"

n/s/f tyre has impact damage to outer sidewall (cuts)

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 ZNJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZNJ, 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 ZNJ registered?

KA05 ZNJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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