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KM05 JBY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,698 mi
Last recorded67,698 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 JBY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 67,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2024 65,359 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 62,469 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 58,326 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 54,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 52,051 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 49,095 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 46,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2018 46,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 44,587 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 44,587 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,317 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 42,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2015 39,943 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,221 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,547 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,327 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,860 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,764 miles

front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

front discs slightly lipped and scored

Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,102 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split at end

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,847 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 19,847 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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KM05 JBY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KM05 JBY, 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 KM05 JBY registered?

KM05 JBY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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