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KM05 JCV

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,857 mi
Last recorded57,857 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 57,857 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 54,579 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 51,319 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 49,816 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,127 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 47,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,254 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 45,663 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,848 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,395 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,425 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,113 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 40,111 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,653 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,640 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,703 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 29,971 miles

o/s &^ n/s front tyres low

Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,131 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,274 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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KM05 JCV is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 JCV, 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 KM05 JCV registered?

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

Is KM05 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 JCV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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